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The Lung Network interfaces between the organism and its environment via the skin, transmutes Food and Air Qi into Pure Qi (Zheng qi), and gives impetus to the internal movement of Qi and Blood through the mechanism of respiration, called Cardio-pulmonary Qi (Zong qi). The Qi of the Lung moves inward from its outward portal, the nose, and downward from the chest. Because of its interaction with the external environment, the Lung is susceptible to attack by external influences, especially those of Wind, Heat, and Dryness. Because of its down-bearing movement, it easily comes into conflict with the upbearing activity of the Liver. Because it receives the uprising Moisture (Nutritive Essence), it is prone to accumulation of Phlegm due to Dampness generated by the Spleen.*
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