Titles and Charges of Officials Worsley and SuWen Flashcards
Heart
The heart holds the office of lord and sovereign. The radiance of the spirits stems from it. Supreme Controller
Small Intestine
The small intestine is responsible for receiving and making things thrive. The Official concerned with the separation of pure from impure
Bladder
The bladder is responsible for regions and cities. It stores the Jin ye (body fluids). The transformations of the Qi then give out their power. The official in control of the storage of water
Kidneys
The kidneys are responsible for the creation (arousal) of power. Skill and ability stem from them. The controller of water
Heart Protector
The Tan Zhong has the charge of resident and envoy. Elation and joy stem from it. The protector of the supreme controller
Triple Heater
The triple heater is responsible for the opening up of passages and irrigation. The regulation of fluids (waterways) stems from it
Gall Bladder
The gall bladder is responsible for what is just and exaCT. Determination and decision stem from it. The important and upright official who excels through decisions and judgements.
Liver
The liver holds the office of general of the armed forces. Assessment of circumstances and conception of plans stem from it. The military leader who excels at strategic planning
Lungs
The lungs hold the office of minister and chancellor. Regulation of the life giving network stems from it. The official received of pure Qi from heaven
Large Intestine
The large intestine is responsible for transit. Residue from the transformations stems from it. Official in charge if draining the dregs.
Stomach
The stomach and spleen are responsible for the storehouses and granaries. The five wei (tastes) stem from them. The official in charge of the rotting and ripening of food and drink.
Spleen
The stomach and spleen are responsible for the storehouses and granuaries. The five wei (tastes) stem from it. The official in charge of transportation and transformation.
