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[[File:Spleenlivingwaters.jpg|thumb|Spleen and Living Waters Activation (art by [https://omnilov3.com/ Omnilov3])]] | [[File:Spleenlivingwaters.jpg|thumb|Spleen and Living Waters Activation (art by [https://omnilov3.com/ Omnilov3])]] | ||
The Spleen (Chinese: 脾; pinyin: pí) is one of the zàng organs stipulated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is a functionally defined entity and not equivalent to the anatomical organ of the same name. | The [[Spleen]] (Chinese: 脾; pinyin: pí) is one of the zàng organs stipulated by traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). It is a functionally defined entity and not equivalent to the anatomical organ of the same name. | ||
In the context of the zang-fu concept | In the context of the zang-fu concept: | ||
As a zàng, the Spleen is considered to be a yin organ. Its associated yang organ is the Stomach. Both Spleen and Stomach are attributed to the Earth element. | As a zàng, the Spleen is considered to be a yin organ. Its associated yang organ is the Stomach. Both [[Spleen]] and Stomach are attributed to the Earth element. | ||
==Spleen Functions== | ==Spleen Functions== | ||