2026January 21 -

Textbook of Traditional Chinese Medicine Episode 15 The Lungs Control the Circulation Water Supply

?"The lungs control the water supply" - a quiet command tower that regulates the circulation of water

Our bodies are nourished and protected by invisible streams of water.
The quiet command tower that regulates the circulation of water is the lungs.
In Oriental medicine, the lungs are not just respiratory organs,"Tsuchosuido" - that is, it is said to play a role in regulating water metabolism in the body.

?What is water supply

"Water supply" is the path through which water (bodily fluids) in the body flows.
The water obtained from food and drink is absorbed by the spleen and distributed throughout the body by the lungs.
The lungs are located at the top of the river and are also called the "upper source of water".

??Lung function: proclamation and purging

　The lungs regulate the flow of water through two functions: promulgation and retreat.

? Announcement:Moisture circulates to the skin and body surface and is expelled as sweat.
It helps regulate body temperature and excrete waste products.
? Surrender:It sends excess water to the kidneys and bladder, where it is excreted as urine.
It supports the downstream treatment of moisture.

If this up-and-down flow is blocked, you may experience swelling, coughing, difficulty urinating, and other problems.

??♀?Harmony of breath and water

Breathing is the act of regulating not only the air but also the circulation of water.
Deep, quiet breathing helps the lungs to release and purify and balances the water in the body.
In the dry season of autumn and winter, protecting the moisture of the lungs is the key to health care.
White foods (lotus root, lily root, pear, etc.), humidification, and relaxed breathing techniques support the function of the lungs to regulate the water supply.
Water has no shape and flows without sound.
The work of the lungs that watch and adjust the flow is like a well that quietly moistens the garden.
Why don't you listen to the voice of your lungs in your daily life?