21/05/2025
🌿 The Liver in TCM & Shiatsu: Guardian of Qi, Blood & the Ethereal Soul 🌿
In Traditional Chinese Medicine and Shiatsu, the Liver is much more than just a physical organ — it’s a vital guardian of our body’s harmony, deeply connected to our emotional, physical, and spiritual wellbeing. ✨
✨Key Functions of the Liver:
🌱 Storing Blood
The Liver carefully stores and regulates our blood, supplying muscles during movement and replenishing energy during rest. This balance ensures not only physical strength but also mental vitality. When the Liver’s blood is abundant, muscles are supple, eyes are clear, and the whole body feels nourished.
🌬️ Ensuring the Smooth Flow of Qi
Often called the „army general“ of the body, the Liver orchestrates the smooth flow of Qi, overseeing digestion, emotional balance, and physiological movement. When Liver-Qi stagnates, we might feel frustration, irritability, or experience digestive issues. Shiatsu helps to gently release these blockages, restoring flow and calm.
🤸♂️ Controlling the Sinews
The sinews depend on Liver-Blood for flexibility and strength. Tightness, cramps, or spasms can point to Liver imbalances. A healthy Liver allows graceful, expressive movement — the physical manifestation of our inner vitality.
👁️ Manifesting in Nails & Eyes
Healthy nails reflect strong Liver-Blood; brittle or discolored nails may signal imbalance. The Liver also “opens into the eyes,” nourishing them for clear vision and emotional insight.
🌌 The Ethereal Soul (Hun)
Beyond the physical, the Liver houses the Hun — our ethereal soul, the source of dreams, creativity, and life vision. When balanced, it fuels inspiration and purposeful living. When disturbed, we may feel lost or disconnected from our path.
🔥 Emotional Wisdom: Anger & Beyond
Anger is the emotion most connected to the Liver. While healthy assertiveness reflects a strong Liver, unresolved anger causes Qi stagnation, affecting body and mind alike.
In essence, supporting the Liver means nurturing the flow of life itself - strengthening body, calming emotions and awakening the souls vision 🌱🌟
