The concept of Yin and Yang, Qi, Five elements apply to Man the Microcosm In this manner, Man fits into the totality of the Universe and becomes a part of it.
The different internal organs are described as having the division of labour exhibited by a properly run state.
This is known as STATE ANALOGY.
THE HEART - The supreme controller or Emperor.
THE SMALL INTESTINE - The seperator of pure and impure
THE PERICARDIUM - The protector of the Emperor.
THE SANJIAO - The controller of Internal environment (temperature).
THE LIVER - The official for judgement and planning.
THE GALL BLADDER - The official for decision making.
THE LUNGS - The receiver of Ql from heaven.
THE LARGE INTESTINE - The official for the drainage.
THE STOMACH - The official for rottening and ripening.
THE SPLEEN - The official for transport and distribution
THE KIDNEY - The controller of the storage of vital energy.
THE URINARY BLADDER - The controller of water.
Another analogy is the Universe Analogy.
The upper half of Man, including Heart and Brain represents Heaven.
The lower half, including the Stomach and Genitalia, represents the Earth.
Man is the Son of Heaven and Earth.
