Your First Line of Defense: Wei Qi
In TCM, the first line of defense in the immune system is called "Wei Qi". You pronounce this term in English as "Way Chee". Wei Qi is associated with the internal organs, especially The Lungs. The Lungs belong to element known as Metal. The Skin is also part of the Metal Element. Just like any virus or bacteria, the human body first makes contact by the skin. Wei Qi can fight off any external attacks.
