noun
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.
東洋医学では、下焦は排泄や生殖の機能と関係があるとされる。
In traditional Chinese medicine, the lower jiao is considered to be related to excretory and reproductive functions.
中焦 is the middle burner (stomach, spleen), contrasting with 下焦.
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.