Kidney Meridian
Minister
of Power
The
Meridian of Sexual Confidence
Kidneys
Root
of Life
Includes the adrenal
glands – These glands sit like hats on top of the kidneys and secrete a wide
range of essential hormones that regulate metabolism, excretion, immunity,
sexual potency and fertility
Also includes what
the Chinese call the ‘external kidneys’: the gonads – Control sexual and
reproductive functions and provide the body’s prime source of sexual vitality
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Maintains and Processes body fluids – send “clear fluid”, which
circulates through the organs and tissues upwards & send “turbid fluid”,
which is transformed into sweat and urine downward
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Coordinate respiration with the Lungs – especially during inhalation
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Control the bones of the entire body and the development of bone marrow
that spreads along the spinal cord to the brain
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Rules the bones, teeth, and adrenal glands
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Responsible for the muscles as well as for the connective tissue
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Regulate the body’s acid-alkaline balance (pH)
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Control short-term memory and store data
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Provide the capacity and drive for strength, skill and hard work
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Residence of yin and yang
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Seat of courage and willpower
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Store Jing – vital essence that
affects energy and the aging processes
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Sensitive to chronic fear, especially when cause is not addressed
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Associated with wilfulness and stubbornness
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Health of the Kidneys are seen in the head hair and reflected in the
ears (sense of hearing)
The Kidney Meridian
initiates between the long bones of the second and third toes, near the sole of
the foot. It travels the inside of the leg, entering the body near the base of
the spine. At the kidneys, it splits into two branches. These pass through the
chest and intersect at the Pericardium meridian and from there, journey to the
base of the tongue. (A small branch divides at the lungs to link with the heart
and the pericardium.)
Acupuncture points in this meridian are used for gynaecological,
genital, kidney, lung, and pharynx (throat) diseases. They are also indicated
for symptoms associated with the pathway of the meridian.
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