Organs, Systems & Taste-Energy Pathology
CombiHs Herbalism Book — Volume III
General Introduction
This volume, titled Organs, Systems & Taste-Energy Pathology, is Volume III of the CombiHs Herbalism Book series.
Volume III opens a deeper doorway into the hidden connection between human organs, everyday food tastes, and the energetic patterns that shape wellness. It reveals how sour, bitter, sweet, pungent, salty, and astringent tastes influence hormones, digestion, circulation, emotions, and detoxification pathways.
Each chapter transforms complex herbal science into simple, practical, and life-changing healing tools. This volume provides a daily guide for balancing organ needs while detecting early signs of organ stress before disease develops.
Volume III also prepares you for the rich teachings ahead in Volume IV and Volume V, where herbal diagnostics, practitioner-level applications, collection techniques, and advanced combinations expand your mastery of natural healing at home.
About the Coming Volumes IV & V
Volume IV trains you in practical consultations, rapid body-assessment skills, and the art of designing daily herbal plans. Volume V completes your journey with advanced techniques, field practices, production methods, and detailed appendices that support lifelong mastery of herbal medicine.
Together, these volumes form a complete natural medicine education for personal and professional use.
Chapters 15–21 are essential for understanding how taste heals organs.
Chapter 15 — Liver & Gallbladder
15.1 Introduction
The liver governs detoxification, while the gallbladder stores and releases bile for digestion. Their energetic balance responds strongly to sour, bitter, and sweet tastes, rapidly influencing mood, metabolism, and blood quality.
15.2 Taste Impact
- Sour Excess: Irritability, hypertension, liver heat
- Sweet Excess: Fat accumulation and liver stagnation
- Bitter (Moderate): Enhanced detoxification and bile flow
15.3 Signs of Imbalance
- Sour belching or reflux
- Irritability or anger
- Headaches and fatigue
- Hypertension
15.4 Corrective Herbs
- Bitter: Bitter leaf, neem, dandelion
- Sweet: Licorice, dates
- Astringent: Green tea, guava leaf
These herbs detoxify the liver, improve bile movement, and stabilize mood.
15.5 Call to Action
Track sour foods for seven days, drink 1–2 cups of corrective tea daily, and observe emotional and digestive changes.
Chapter 16 — Heart & Small Intestine
16.1 Introduction
The heart controls circulation while the small intestine absorbs nutrients. Bitter, sweet, and pungent tastes shape their energy and performance.
16.2 Taste Impact
- Bitter Excess: Emotional dryness and palpitations
- Sweet Excess: Metabolic burden on the heart
- Pungent: Improved circulation and warmth
16.3 Signs of Imbalance
- Palpitations
- Poor nutrient absorption
- Fatigue or irritability
16.4 Corrective Herbs
- Sweet: Licorice, oats
- Pungent: Ginger, cayenne
- Bitter: Dandelion, green tea
These herbs refresh blood flow and enhance intestinal absorption.
16.5 Call to Action
Evaluate heart rhythm, apply balancing herbs, and monitor mood and circulation changes.
Chapter 17 — Spleen, Pancreas & Stomach
17.1 Introduction
These organs drive digestion, nutrient breakdown, and energy distribution. They react strongly to sweet and astringent tastes.
17.2 Taste Impact
- Sweet Excess: Sluggish digestion and pancreatic weakness
- Astringent Excess: Gut tightening and constipation
- Sour (Moderate): Healthy digestive stimulation
17.3 Signs of Imbalance
- Bloating and indigestion
- Sugar cravings or low energy
- Constipation or dry stools
17.4 Corrective Herbs
- Bitter: Bitter leaf, neem
- Pungent: Ginger, garlic
- Moistening: Aloe, flaxseed
17.5 Call to Action
Track sweet intake, add digestive herbs daily, and observe changes in energy and bowel movement.
Chapter 18 — Lung & Large Intestine
18.1 Introduction
The lungs regulate breathing while the large intestine eliminates waste. Pungent and astringent tastes dominate their function.
18.2 Taste Impact
- Pungent Excess: Respiratory dryness
- Astringent Excess: Constipation and muscle tightness
- Bitter: Enhanced detoxification
18.3 Signs of Imbalance
- Dry skin or breathing discomfort
- Constipation
- Stiff muscles
18.4 Corrective Herbs
- Sweet: Licorice, dates
- Moistening: Aloe, okra
- Cooling: Mint, cucumber
18.5 Call to Action
Reduce pungent foods, drink hydrating teas, and track lung and skin changes.
Chapter 19 — Kidneys, Bladder & Adrenal System
19.1 Introduction
The kidneys regulate water balance, the bladder eliminates waste, and the adrenal glands manage stress. Salty and sweet tastes strongly influence these systems.
19.2 Taste Impact
- Salty Excess: Hypertension and fluid retention
- Sweet Excess: Adrenal hormone overload
- Bitter/Astringent: Fluid cleansing and stabilization
19.3 Signs of Imbalance
- Swelling or puffiness
- High blood pressure
- Anxiety or fatigue
19.4 Corrective Herbs
- Bitter: Dandelion, neem
- Astringent: Hibiscus, guava leaf
- Sweet (Mild): Licorice, oats
19.5 Call to Action
Track salt intake, apply balancing herbs, and observe changes in swelling and blood pressure.
Chapter 20 — Blood, Hormones & Circulation
20.1 Introduction
Blood quality, hormone regulation, and circulation respond to all six tastes through synergy or imbalance.
20.2 Taste Impact
- Sweet Excess: Hormonal overload
- Sour Excess: Liver-driven hormone disruption
- Bitter: Hormonal detoxification
- Pungent: Enhanced blood flow
20.3 Signs of Imbalance
- Dizziness or fatigue
- Mood swings
- Thyroid or adrenal stress
20.4 Corrective Herbs
- Bitter: Bitter leaf, dandelion
- Sweet (Mild): Licorice, dates
- Pungent: Ginger, cayenne
20.5 Call to Action
Apply balancing herbs for 14–21 days and monitor energy, mood, and circulation.
Chapter 21 — Taste-Induced Organ Disorders
21.1 Introduction
Long-term taste imbalance creates organ-specific disorders. Corrective tastes initiate rapid healing when applied early.
| Excess Taste | Affected Organs | Disorders |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet | Pancreas, Liver | Diabetes, Fatty liver |
| Sour | Liver, Gallbladder | Ulcers, Reflux |
| Salty | Kidneys, Bladder | Edema, Hypertension |
| Bitter | Heart, Liver | Dryness, Weakness |
| Pungent | Lungs, Skin | Cough, Rashes |
| Astringent | Colon, Muscles | Cramps, Constipation |
21.3 Prevention & Healing
Monitor taste habits, apply opposite-taste herbs, and use early diagnosis to correct organ stress patterns.
21.4 Call to Action
Keep a one-week taste diary, map symptoms, and adjust herbal formulas weekly.
Testimony — An Elderly Woman’s Transformation
A 72-year-old woman struggled for years with bloating, muscle pain, and fatigue. By applying the CombiHs taste-correction system and reducing sweet and astringent excess, her digestion improved, muscle tension eased, breathing felt lighter, and energy returned within weeks.
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