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Anatomy of the spleen in ancient Chinese medicine, woodcut
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Anatomy of the spleen in ancient Chinese medicine, woodcut
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From an edition published in 1537 (16th year of the Jiajing reign period of the Ming dynasty). The spleen (pi) is one of the fivezangviscera. Its main function is to transform water and grain into subtle essence and bodily fluids, and to govern the blood, so that it can circulate normally in the channels, without overflowing. It is the lord of the four limbs. It controls the activity of nourishing the limbs and muscles. Collected Gems of Acupuncture and Moxibustion), Vol. 1 states: 'The spleen weighs 2jin(Chinese lb, c. 500 gr.) 3 (Chinese oz., c. 50 gr). It measures 3cun(Chinese inches) across and 5cunin length. It has ½jinof fat. It is located adjacent to the 12th spinal vertebra.'

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Keywords: Anatomy; Ming period (1368-1644); Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Zang viscera
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  • Library reference: External Reference Yin 11/1529 Ma 73, External Reference Wang Shumin 73 and External Reference Vivienne Lo
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