bubble_chart Content

In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) classic Neijing, the chapter Lingshu-Tiannian states: "Starting from the age of forty, a person's skin and muscles gradually lose elasticity, their vitality begins to decline, and their hair starts to turn gray. By the age of fifty, the functions of the five zang and six fu-organs also begin to decline." This aligns with modern observations. It is evident that the ages of 40 to 50 are the watershed for aging.

The five zang and six fu-organs are the source of nutrition and oxygen for all tissues in the body. When the functions of the internal organs begin to decline, the tissues of the body do not receive sufficient qi and blood supply. As a result, the efficiency of tissue function and metabolism decreases, leading to a dull complexion, loose structure, and reduced capabilities. These external manifestations are signs of aging.

All tissues rely on the coordinated functioning of the five zang and six fu-organs. However, the vitality of certain tissues is particularly dependent on the strength or weakness of specific zang-fu organs. Just as you cannot live without society, you especially cannot live without your family. TCM has discovered:

• The elasticity of tendons and membranes, the sharpness of vision, the strength of nails, and the lushness of hair are closely related to the strength or weakness of liver function.
• The color and flexibility of the tongue, the rosiness of the complexion, are closely related to the heart.
• The fullness of muscles and limbs, the moistness and luster of the lips, are closely related to the spleen.
• The luster of skin and hair, the openness of the nostrils, are closely related to the lungs.
• The density and luster of hair, the fullness of bones and brain marrow, and the hearing ability of the ears are closely related to the kidneys.

Therefore, by observing the vitality of many external tissues and combining the information and signs gathered through "Four Diagnostic Methods", one can infer the strength or weakness of the internal zang-fu organs.

How to improve aging internal organs?

From birth, the five zang and six fu-organs work tirelessly. After nearly half a century of operation, the zang-fu organs have accumulated a significant amount of metabolic waste, affecting their qi and blood circulation and function. To restore the function of the internal organs, it is first necessary to improve their circulation and clear out the long-accumulated metabolic waste. Just as the engine is the power source of a car and can be considered the heart of the car, over time, the wear and tear of engine components are inevitable. However, for the engine, the accumulation of oil sludge and impurities is far more fatal than wear. It blocks the flow of fuel and air, greatly reducing the engine's efficiency. An engine that has its oil sludge and impurities regularly cleared can have significantly better performance and longevity compared to one that hasn't been cleaned.

TCM has discovered and accumulated many anti-aging Chinese medicinals over the dynasties. For example, in terms of improving circulation and reducing blood viscosity, there are invigorating blood and resolving stasis Chinese medicinals. In terms of breaking down accumulated waste and reducing or eliminating tumors, there are reducing masses and softening hardness Chinese medicinals. In terms of boosting the function of internal organs, there are various qi-tonifying and blood-tonifying Chinese medicinals. These are natural, non-toxic, almost free of side effects, and effective. These are the powerful tools of TCM for anti-aging, far beyond the imagination and current capabilities of modern medicine. The author will introduce them one by one in subsequent sections.