| Chinese Medicine Theory and Philosophy A-Z - Mingmen (Life-Gate) | |||||
| Mingmen
(Life-gate) The life-gate is considered to be the root and foundation of life. Although there have been different ideas about the location and function of the life-gate throughout history, it is generally believed that it is within the kidneys. Therefore the kidneys are considered to be the foundation of the body. |
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