TCM- 6 Extraordinary Organs (Test 5)

These are called the extraordinary yang organs because they function like a Yin organ (eg. storing the Yin essence and not excreting) but have the shape of a Yang organ (eg. hollow).
All 6 extraordinary yang organs store some sort of refined essence, such as Marrow, bile or Blood.

6 Extraordinary Organs:

1. Uterus
2. Brain
3. Marrow
4. Bones
5. Blood Vessels
6. Gall Bladder

Brain:

• Is the Sea of Marrow

Marrow:

• Marrow in Chinese medicine indicate the common matrix to bone marrow, spinal cord, and brain.
• Marrow is produced by the KD- Essence and fills up the Brain, spinal cord, and bones, forming bone marrow.
• Functions:
• Marrow fills the bones
• Marrow contributes to making Blood
• Marrow nourishes the Brain

The Four Seas:

1. Sea of Qi
2. Sea of Food
3. Sea of Blood
4. Sea of Marrow