EnglishThe main functions of kidneys are storing essence, controlling water, grasping qi, producing marrow and filling up the brain with marrow. The kidney meridian communicates with the bladder which means these two organs influence each other closely.
MoreTCM understanding of kidney is more extensive than the Western understanding of the anatomical kidneys, regarding it as the root of life and the origin of our individuality as human beings. It is no wonder that the kidneys are considered to be one of the most important organs in the…
MoreTCM practitioners view the kidneys as a very important organ that not only regulates the urinary system but also exercises control over the reproductive, endocrine and nervous systems.
MoreSince the kidneys affect so many vital bodily functions, maintaining their health is an essential part of disease prevention in Chinese medicine. Retaining youth and vitality is also closely linked with good kidney functioning. This is why the kidneys' importance in health maintenance cannot be overlooked.
MoreThe anterior orifice refers to the urethra and male/female genitalia, and posterior orifice refers to the anus, all of them rely on kidney support for properly functioning.
MoreThe ears are considered to be the openings of the kidney on the body surface. It is no surprise then that hearing relies on nourishment from essence stored in the kidneys.
MoreHead and body hair depends on blood for its nourishment and TCM believes hair is the remnant of blood. Since the kidneys play a role in transforming stored essence into blood, they are thought to be the origin of hair.
MoreKidney essence is needed for healthy bones. Essence stored in the kidneys is transformed into bone marrow, which provides the nutrients for bone development and blood formation.
Morekidneys grasp the qi that is inhaled through the lungs to help regulate respiratory movements. Although respiratory functions mainly depend on the lungs, inhaled qi must flow down and be grasped by kidneys for smooth respiratory movements to occur.
MoreThe kidneys play an important role in water movement and balance of the whole body. They do this through a kidney yang process called qi transformation.
MoreEssence, which is also called "essential qi" or jing is considered to be the underpinning of all aspects of organic life. Stored in the kidneys, it is the material basis for all kinds of functional activities and is responsible for human growth and development.
MoreKidneys are the most important organs of the human body from a TCM viewpoint. They should be viewed as the congenital foundation and root of life.
MoreThe liver stores blood and the kidneys store essence. The liver promotes flowing and spreading actions, while the kidney promotes storing and sealing up actions. Both organs are situated in the lower burner (part of the triple burner), which is said to be from the same origin. They coordinate with…
MoreAccording to the five elements theory, the heart belongs to fire and the kidneys belong to water, they coordinate with each other as possessing yang and yin properties.
MoreThe transformation and transportation functions of the spleen and stomach are actually motivated by the kidneys' warming and propelling power.
MorePhysiologically, kidney-qi must be strong and their astringent, grasping and holding functions must be sound, in order to have smooth respiration and a clear airway.
MoreThe kidneys’ relationships with the other organs are ones of mutual generation and restriction with states of constant motion and change.
MoreTCM views the kidneys as the center of the body's yin and yang, the "congenital foundation," or the "origin of life".
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