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The image of the Gallbladder corresponds to Wood. It flourishes in Spring. The Foot-Shaoyang (Lesser Yang) Meridian is its channel. It is the exterior腑 (Fu-organ) of the Liver. Planning and deliberation originate from it. All Zang-Fu organs rely on the Gallbladder for decision-making. When its Qi is abundant, it indicates excess. Symptoms include inner abdominal dizziness and restlessness, and a trembling sensation in the body. This is termed Excess of Gallbladder Qi, and should be treated with draining methods. When Gallbladder Qi is deficient, its Qi rebels upward to the throat causing bitter taste in the mouth; there is frequent sighing, vomiting of stale fluids, a feeling of emptiness in the heart region as if one were about to be captured, a sensation of obstruction in the throat, and frequent sleepiness. This is termed Deficiency of Gallbladder Qi, and should be treated with tonifying methods.

The image of the Small Intestine corresponds to Fire. It flourishes in Summer. The Hand-Taiyang (Greater Yang) Meridian is its channel. It is the exterior腑 (Fu-organ) of the Heart. Fluids flow downward to become urine and stool, passing through the Small Intestine. When its Qi is abundant, it indicates excess. Symptoms include Heat in the Small Intestine, leading to exhaustion of fluids, dryness, and astringency, along with distension of the lower abdomen. This is termed Excess of Small Intestine Qi, and should be treated with draining methods. When Small Intestine Qi is deficient, Cold pathogenic factors invade it. Intestinal pathology presents with startle/jumping sensations, inability to speak, and symptoms that come and go intermittently. This is termed Deficiency of Small Intestine Qi, and should be treated with tonifying methods.

The image of the Stomach corresponds to Earth. It flourishes in Late Summer. The Foot-Yangming (Yang Brightness) Meridian is its channel. It is the exterior腑 (Fu-organ) of the Spleen. It is the Sea of Water and Grain; all Zang-Fu organs receive the Qi of water and grain from the Stomach. When Stomach Qi is abundant, it indicates excess. Symptoms include abdominal distension and fullness of Qi. This is termed Excess of Stomach Qi, and should be treated with draining methods. When Stomach Qi is deficient, there is hunger but an inability to accept food and drink, resulting in undigested diarrhea (unsifted rice diarrhea) and vomiting/regurgitation. This is termed Deficiency of Stomach Qi, and should be treated with tonifying methods. If the Stomach pulse is Excess, distension occurs; if Deficient, diarrhea occurs. A slippery Guan pulse indicates Cold in the Stomach; a slippery pulse also indicates Excess Qi, particularly if accompanied by fullness and lack of appetite. A floating Guan pulse indicates accumulated Heat in the Stomach.

The image of the Large Intestine corresponds to Metal. It flourishes in Autumn. The Hand-Yangming (Yang Brightness) Meridian is its channel. It is the exterior腑 (Fu-organ) of the Lung. It serves as the Official of Conduction, where the transformation of waste products exits. When its Qi is abundant, it indicates excess. Symptoms include severe cutting pain within the intestines, resembling stabbing with awls or knives without respite, along with cold bi-syndrome and spasms in the waist and back. This is termed Excess of Large Intestine Qi, and should be treated with draining methods. When Large Intestine Qi is deficient, Cold pathogenic factors invade it, leading to frequent diarrhea. This is termed Deficiency of Large Intestine Qi, and should be treated with tonifying methods. Palpating the Cun Kou pulse at the right hand belongs to the Hand-Yangming Meridian. A floating pulse indicates Yang. Yang Excess corresponds to Large Intestine Excess, characterized by suffering from severe intestinal cutting pain, like being stabbed with an awl, without cessation.