Defending Qi (defensive Qi) ● Guarding the surface of the body against exopathogen ● Keeping a relatively constant body temperature by controlling the opening and closing of the pores and adjusting the excretion of sweat ● Nourishing Zang-fu organs,muscles,skin and hair circulates outside the vessels Defending Qi (defensive Qi) ⚫ Guarding the surface of the body against exopathogen ⚫ Keeping a relatively constant body temperature by controlling the opening and closing of the pores and adjusting the excretion of sweat ⚫ Nourishing Zang-fu organs, muscles, skin and hair ( circulates outside the vessels )