Heart

What is the physiological purpose of the heart? The heart is not a pump rather a vortex. It’s a conductor, a rhythm keeper, a resonance chamber, and in many traditions… the seat of consciousness and love.

Let’s walk through its biological purpose, then its emotional and symbolic roles, to truly understand why the body designed it as it did.

Physiological Purpose of the Heart. Circulating Blood Throughout the Body

The heart is a muscular organ that contracts rhythmically delivering blood to every cell of the body through an intricate network of blood vessels.