lower jiao; lower burner
A concept in traditional Chinese medicine referring to the lower part of the triple burner (san jiao), associated with the kidneys, bladder, and intestines. Used in technical or alternative medicine contexts.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the lower jiao is considered to be related to excretory and reproductive functions.
From Chinese 下焦 (xiàjiāo), a term in traditional Chinese medicine. The kanji 下 means 'lower' and 焦 refers to the 'burner' or 'jiao' concept.