In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), it is believed that the Kidney, which includes the anatomical pair of kidneys and various other abdominal organs, governs the assimilation of Qi. This refers to the kidneys’ role in absorbing the natural and clear Qi taken in by the lungs. They also help maintain the depth of inhalation and prevent shallow breathing.
The kidneys are not merely anatomical organs but also the focal point of an energy system. The energy of the Kidney flows through a meridian within the body known as the “Zu Shao Yin Shen Jing,” or the kidney meridian.