Kidneys (肾)
Manifest in the head hair
Abundant Kidney Jing nourishes hair: hair then grows well and is healthy and shiny. Weak Kidney Jing: thin brittle, dull, or falling hair, premature graying.
NOTE: Liver Blood also has to do with hair color and shine, but Kidney Jing is instrumental in production of Liver Blood.
Controls the Two Lower Orifices
The Kidneys control the front orifice, which is the urethra (and spermatic duct in males), and the rear orifice, which is the anus.
These are functionally related to the Kidneys.
Urethra related because Kidney provides the Bladder with the Qi necessary to transform urine (weak Kidney Qi produces leaking of urinary incontinence).
Deficient Kidney Qi or Kidney Jing can cause spermatorrhea or nocturnal emissions.
Anus anatomically related to Large Intestine but functionally related to Kidney. If Kidney Qi is weak, there may be diarrhea or prolapsed anus.
Houses the Will Power
Will Power (Zhi), including concepts of staying power and motivation, depend on Kidneys.
Each person must live their life as a model for others.
- Rosa Parks
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