Small Intestine (Xiao Chang)


Relationships of the Small Intestine

Small Intestine-Bladder:

The Small Intestine passes waste fluids on to the Bladder.

Small Intestine-Large Intestine:

The Small Intestine passes waste on to the Large Intestine.

Small Intestine-Heart:

The Heart stands in interior-exterior relationship with the Small Intestine. The relationship between Heart and Small Intestine can also be transferred to the mental level. The Heart houses the spirit. The Small Intestine divides pure from impure and helps the spirit in its discernment of important and unimportant. Heart Fire, on the physical level, can move downward and affect the Small Intestine.

Small Intestine-Kidney:

The Small Intestine relies on the Kidney Yang to fulfill its function.