Table 1 The causes of dysfunctions of the five viscera according to traditional Chinese theory
From: Acupuncture and moxibustion for stress-related disorders
Cause of dysfunction | Heart | Liver | Spleen | Lung | Kidney |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Aging | ○ | ○ | |||
Psychological stress | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||
Chronic dysfunction of other organs | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
Infection | ○ | ○ | |||
Disregard for health | ○ | ○ | ○ | ||
Environmental stress | ○ | ○ | ○ | ○ | |
Congenital | ○ | ○ | ○ |