Jing, Qi, Shen the three treasures

Jing, also known as the “ultimate treasure” or “regenerative essence”, is small. It exists before the body is conceived. Jing enters the body to become the roots of human body vitality. Jing associates with the genetic potential and influences the ageing process. It acts like a reserve necessary to adapt to life stress. Jing controls the reproductive system, mental clarity and focus, and the integrity of one’s physical structure. Jing, a blend of Yin and Yang Energy, is said to be stored in the ‘Kidney.’ Strong Jing in the kidneys will lead to juventology. The decrease or loss of Jing leads to physical and mental degeneration and a short lifespan. Therefore, the amount of Jing will determine the life span and vitality. Jing has recently been associated with the hormones of the reproductive and adrenal glands. Jing is the vital Essence concentrated in the sperm and ova. If Jing is present in the body, the body is healthy, vigorous, and youthful. Longevity is maintained with Jing’s Energy unhurt. If there is no Jing, there is no life. Jing diminishes in the body, especially by chronic and acute stress, pain or illness, overwork, excessive emotions, and sexual excess (primarily in men). Extreme menstrual patterns, pregnancy and childbirth can result in a dramatic drain on the Jing of a woman, especially in middle-aged women. Eventually, every person runs out of Jing, and thus everyone dies (at least physically).