Commentary:
Mingmen, the gate of the life, the source of vitality, has its seat in the Kidneys.
Mingmen, the life gate, corresponds to the Yang aspect of the Kidneys and the
Kidney Essence. It is the basic fire of life,
and the basis of sexual and reproductive functions. It warms and nourishes all organs,
and is closely involved in growth, development, and aging. The Spleen
and Stomach require the warming function of the life
gate fire for function of movement and transformation to be normal. If the fire of
the life gate declines, the functional activity of all organs will be impaired, leading
to tiredness, depression, lack of vitality and feeling of cold.
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