What are the corresponding internal organs of the five zang and six fu viscera in the ear?

Nov 13, 2024 Source: Cainiu Health

Dr. Lu Cheng

Introduction

Under normal circumstances, the ears correspond to the five zang and six fu organs as follows: kidney, liver, heart, spleen, and lung. This correspondence between the ears and the internal organs reflects the holistic concept of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). Physicians can assess the health status of the internal organs by observing changes in the ears. At the same time, stimulating specific ear acupoints can also play a certain therapeutic role in related organ disorders.

Generally speaking, the five zang and six fu organs corresponding to the ears are the kidney, liver, heart, spleen, and lung. The specific analysis is as follows:

1. Kidney

In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) theory of zang-fu organs, the kidney opens into the ear, and abundant kidney essence indicates acute hearing. If kidney essence becomes depleted, symptoms such as tinnitus and hearing loss may occur.

2. Liver

The liver regulates the body's qi circulation and blood flow. If the liver's normal functions become impaired, qi and blood may not flow properly, thereby affecting the blood supply to the ears and potentially causing ear disorders.

3. Heart

The heart governs the major blood vessels, and normal ear function also relies on nourishment from the blood. Additionally, a person's mental and emotional state can affect auditory perception.

4. Spleen

The spleen transports essential nutrients derived from food and drink throughout the body, and the ears' normal physiological functions also require nourishment from these essential substances. If the spleen's transformation and transportation functions are impaired, these nutrients cannot be adequately absorbed and delivered, leading to insufficient nourishment for the ears and affecting their function.

5. Lung

The lung provides normal gas exchange and energy support to the ears. Moreover, the lung and kidney are closely related; therefore, normal lung function also helps maintain stable kidney function, thereby indirectly influencing ear health.

This correspondence between the ears and the zang-fu organs reflects the holistic concept of traditional Chinese medicine. Doctors can assess the health status of internal organs by observing changes in the ears. Likewise, stimulating auricular acupoints can play a certain therapeutic role in related organ disorders.

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