San Jiao

Question 1

Functions

Answer 1

Mobilizes the Yuan Qi
Controls the transportation and penetration of Qi
Controls the water passages and the excretion of fluids

Question 2

Mobilizes the Yuan Qi

Answer 2

• Yuan Qi represents the transformation power of Qi in all the internal organs
• The San Jiao mobilizes the Yuan Qi by making it differentiate for different functions

Question 3

Controls the transportation and penetration of Qi

Answer 3

• Controls the ascending-descending and entering/exiting of Qi in all organs and parts of the body
• Controls the movement and penetration of Qi in general
• Controls the 3 Qi: Gathering Qi (upper burner), Nutritive Qi (middle burner), Defensive Qi (lower burner)
• Controls all types of Qi and all avenues of Qi

Question 4

Controls the water passages and the excretion of fluids

Answer 4

• Is the official in charge of irrigation
• Controls the transportation and excretion of fluids from the body (which is closely dependent on the
  transportation and penetration of Qi)
• Transformation of fluids leads to sweat in the Upper Burner, Stomach fluids in the Middle Burner and urine in the Lower Burner