TCM Stomach Organ Functions

The stomach is one of the most important Yang organs in TCM — and understanding how it works will change the way you read tongue coatings, interpret pulses, and think about digestion in the clinic. In this episode we break down all five functions of the stomach organ, how they show up clinically, and why the stomach and spleen together are called the root of post-heaven qi. What we cover: Zang vs Fu organs and why the stomach is a Yang organ The stomach as one half of the root of post-heaven qi Function 1: Receiving and holding food down Function 2: Rotting and ripening — and what this has to do with your tongue coat Function 3: Transporting food essences to the body and limbs Function 4: Descending of stomach qi and its role in the San Jiao Function 5: The stomach as the origin of fluids Timestamps 00:00 Email list and free PDF study guides 00:46 Zang vs Fu organs — stomach as a Yang organ 01:59 Root of post-heaven qi 02:21 Function 1: Receiving and holding food down 03:38 Function 2: Rotting and ripening 05:34 Function 3: Transporting food essences 08:44 Function 4: Descending stomach qi and the San Jiao 09:47 Function 5: Origin of fluids 10:43 Free PDF study guides Free weekly board exam question → studyacuwithme.com/quickwin Until next time — God bless and happy studying.