In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), specific emotions are linked to particular organs, and positive emotional states can support and strengthen those organs, while negative emotions can weaken them. For example, joy strengthens the heart, while sadness weakens the lungs. Trust supports the kidneys, and patience soothes the liver.

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Here's a more detailed look at some of these connections:
Emotions and their associated organs in TCM:

Joy: The heart and small intestine.
Sadness/Grief: The lungs and large intestine.
Anger: The liver and gallbladder.
Fear: The kidneys and bladder.
Worry: The spleen.
Trust: Kidneys.
Patience: Liver.

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