Wi-Saeng-Hyul (胃生血)
(Editor’s note: Literally, Wi-Saeng-Hyul ( 胃生血 ) means the stomach creates blood. In fact, the stomach cannot create blood by itself. Instead, the stomach secretes gastric acid, which acts as a precursor for the absorption of Fe (iron) in small intestine, which is essential for the creation of blood.) One who is particular about food is particular about person. The state of mind appears in the stomach. The mind [Simpo ( 心包 ; invisible outer layer of heart)] and stomach are in the relationship of covariation*, that is, in groups sharing a common destiny (* Editor’s note: the relationship of covariation is, in other words, Jang-Bu Sang-Tong ( 臟腑相通 ). It is a circulation cycle that exists among the major 6 viscera and 6 supplementary internal organs. For example, Lung → Bladder, Spleen → Small Intestine, Heart → Gall Bladder, Kidney → Sam-Cho, Simpo → Stomach, Liver → Large Intestine.) If you feel comfortable, your stomach is also comfortable. An uncomfortable stomach