The Anus is the Envoy of Five Zang
Version 1.0.0 · Updated 2026-07-30
CORE DEFINITION
The opening and closing of the anus (po men) depends not only on the large intestine but also on the coordination of the five zang organs' qi (the mind governs, lung qi descends, spleen qi lifts, kidney qi stores).
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Terminal feedback. Constipation or incontinence is not just a problem of the buttocks; it is a manifestation of the loss of control of the central government of the five zang organs. Treating constipation may involve lifting lung qi (lifting the pot to uncover the lid), and treating incontinence may involve tonifying kidney qi (strengthening storage).
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According to the Suwen, 'The anus is also the envoy of the five zang.' The anus (po men, the orifice of the large intestine) is governed by the five zang organs and also serves as their 'envoy' (for output and reflection). The state of defecation can reflect the functions of the lung, kidney, spleen, liver, heart, and other five zang organs; conversely, the patency or obstruction of the intestinal tract also affects the five zang organs.
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