flows upwards - starts in big toe, finishes at side of chest
The Heart Enshrines
Shen
Pericardium
Heart constrictor, <3 Master and <3 Governor - shares, reinforces <3 functions; assists with pumping blood; defends <3 against invasion; acts on behalf of <3 and supplements its functions; influences quality of social interactions, relationship dynamics.
Triple Heater
Triple warmer, burner, Sanjaio
Metal Organs
Lungs & Large Intestine
Kidneys
House Jing and Ming-Men
Lung
flows upwards - starting on chest in front of shoulder, ending in thumb
Heart Constrictor
Flows upwards - starts beside nipple, finishes in middle finger
Physiological functions of Triple Heater
regulates body temperature, transmitting vital energy from the kidneys to other organs, and defending against External Pernicious Influences.