A New Consideration of the ‘Liver governing the Wind’ from a Metabolic Viewpoint

The liver is a major organ in human metabolism and is responsible for systemic circulation and metabolism. The traditional concepts of wind related to the nervous and motor system have limitations in explaining the role of the liver in human metabolism. To overcome these limitations, it is necessary to focus on the physiological activity and pivotal role of bioactive gases in the metabolism of gas flow. Additionally, the action of bioactive gases occurs in the presence of chromoprotein, such as heme protein, which acts as a photoreceptor between the eyes and the liver, ultimately involved in the circadian cycle and metabolism. This series of processes demonstrates that the unique theories of Korean medicine—where the liver governs the wind and the eyes—are accurately aligned from a metabolic perspective, suggesting that Korean medicine physiology can be integrated and appreciated from a modern medical standpoint.