Triple burner: Fire-energy yang organ
This organ-energy system, is called the 'Minister of Dykes and Dredges' and is responsible
for the movement and transformation of various solids and fluids throughout the
system, as well as for the production and circulation of nourishing energy (ying
chee) and protective energy (wei chee).
It is not a single self-contained organ, but rather a functional energy system involved
in regulating the activities of other organs. It is composed of three parts, known
as 'burners', each associated with one of the body's three main cavities: thorax,
abdomen, and pelvis. 'The Upper Burner controls intake, the Middle Burner controls
transformation, the Lower Burner controls elimination.'
The Upper Burner runs from the base of the tongue to the entrance to the stomach
and controls the intake of air, food, and fluids. It harmonizes the functions of
heart and lungs, governs respiration, and regulates the distribution of protective
energy to the body's external surfaces.
The Middle Burner runs from the entrance to the stomach down to its exit at the
pyloric valve and controls digestion by harmonizing the functions of stomach, spleen,
and pancreas. It is responsible for extracting nourishing energy from food and fluids
and distributing it via the meridian system to the lungs and other parts of the
body.
The Lower Burner runs from the pyloric valve down to the anus and urinary tract
and is responsible for separating the pure from the impure products of digestion,
absorbing nutrients, and eliminating solid and liquid wastes. It harmonizes the
functions of liver, kidney, bladder, and large and small intestines and also regulates
sexual and reproductive functions.
Sanjiao
- Paired Organ : Pericardium
- Color : orange red
- Peak Hours : 9pm-11pm
Functions regulates transformation and transportation of bodily fluids,
Psycho-Emotional Aspects
The Triple Burners are considered the Ambassadors or "intermediaries" for the body's
Yuan (Original) Qi. On a psychological level, they can be used to move Qi and lift
depression derived from stagnation of Liver Qi. When the Triple Burners, which regulate
the consciousness, are full, the consciousness becomes stable and the Mind's intent
is benevolent and kindhearted. The Triple Burners are also linked with the Heart
and Pericardium and are affected by the emotion of joy. When the energy of the heart
is strong and pure (without guilt), and the desires and thoughts of an individual
are at peace, then the energy of the boy's sexual essence (Jing) will spread into
the Triple Burners, and the Blood will flourish within the individual's vessels.
If the "fire of desire" is allowed to Heat and combine with the energy of the Triple
Burners, the energy of the individual's sexual essence will overflow, mixing itself
with the energy of the Mingmen and will leave the body via the reproductive organs
and tissues. This leads to Jing and Qi depletion.