Kidneys (Shen)
Functions of the Kidney
Overview of Kidney functions: They store the Essence (Jing).
They produce marrow, fill up the brain and control bones.
They govern water.
They control the reception of Qi.
They are the seats of Mingmen.
They control the lower orifices.
They open into the ears.
They manifest on the hair.
They house willpower.
The emotion connected to the Kidneys is fear (fright, insecurity, shock).