Collected Illustrations of the Three Realms: The Human Body

The Correspondence of the Organs

The Fundamental Organs chapter original: "本藏" (Běnzàng), the 47th chapter of the Lingshu Jing (Divine Pivot), one of the two parts of the Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon. states that the Kidney corresponds to the bones.

Those who have dense skin texture and thick skin will have a thick Triple Burner original: "三焦" (Sānjiāo). A uniquely Chinese medical concept of a "functional" organ system that manages the passage of fluids and energy throughout the body's three cavities. and Bladder.

Those who have coarse skin texture and thin skin will have a thin Triple Burner and Bladder.

Those who have loose interstitial spaces original: "腠理" (còulǐ). This refers to the fine textures or "pores" of the skin and the space between the skin and muscles where energy and fluids circulate. will have a relaxed Triple Burner and Bladder.

Those whose skin is tight and lacks fine body hair original: "毫毛" (háomáo). The very fine, soft hairs on the surface of the skin, distinct from the hair on the head. will have a tight Triple Burner and Bladder.

Those whose fine body hair is beautiful and thick will have a straight and well-formed Triple Burner and Bladder.

Those whose fine body hair is sparse will have a Triple Burner and Bladder that are knotted and congested.