Body hair

Published on Skin excretions.

Hair, body fine hair and nails are skin excretions produced by a protein called keratin. All of these excretions have a protective role. Nails, body hair and hair are annexes of the skin.

They may work as antennae, means of seduction, protection or have a sexual/social nature. They reflect health condition, fidelity to the clan, strength.

Body hair is a more male attribute.

Body hair is created by the force of Heaven (yang). Hair is created by the force of Earth (yin). The latter is a more female attribute.

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