The Stomach is considered one of the most important Fu organs.

• It is the root of Post-Heaven Qi.
• It is the origin of Qi and Blood.

Energetic functions

• Receives and digests the food and liquids we ingest.
• It is the source of Body Fluids.
• Together with Spleen it transports nutrients to the body, especially to the extremities.
• Forms the coating or tongue coating.
• It has a descending movement.
• Its peak energy is from 7 to 9 in the morning.

Related physiological structures

• Stomach, esophagus.
• Extremities, muscles.
• Tongue coating. Mouth and lips.
• Jaws, upper gums.
• Breasts.

Psycho-emotional functions

The Stomach Channel can be easily affected by fullness of Fire or Phlegm and this affects the Shen. This can produce mental agitation, manic behavior, delirium, anguish, hyperactivity. Points such as ST-40 or the ST-8 have indications in psychic disorders.

Main symptoms of dysfunction

• Loss of appetite.
• Excessive appetite, bulimia.
• Vomiting, nausea.
• Hiccup, belching.
• Stomach pain.
• Burning, heartburn.
• Heat.
• Thirst.
• Gum bleeding.
• Involuntary weight loss.

Related syndromes and pathologies

• Stomach Syndromes.
• Earth Element Pathology.

Pathologies

• Stomach pain, gastritis.
• Vomiting.
• Ulcer, Helicobacter pylori infection.
• Hiatal hernia.

Channels

• Stomach Channel.
• Divergent of Stomach.
• Luo of Stomach.
• Tendinomuscular of Stomach.
• Great Luo of Stomach.

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