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The Heart (心, ) 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== As a zàng, the Heart is considered to be a yin organ. Its associated yang organ is the Small Intestine. Both Heart and Small Intestine are attributed to the Fire element. Regarding its stipulated functions, the Heart *‘’stores‘’ (藏, )〔中医世家 2006, chapter 1.2.2.〕 the ''shén'' (神, ‘’Aggregate Soul‘’, usually translated as ''mind'') *governs xuě (blood) and vessels/meridians *opens into the tongue *reflects in facial complexion *governs joy (喜, ) The Heart's function is said to be strongest between 11am and 1pm. Disturbed function of the Heart typically presents as palpitations, arrhythmia, insomnia, dream disturbed sleep, poor memory, restlessness, or even delirium.〔Cultural China 2007〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Heart (Chinese medicine)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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