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The Yellow Emperor said: The Qiao pulse has Yin and Yang; which pulse should be counted? Qi Bo replied: Men count their Yang pulses, women count their Yin pulses; those that should be counted are the Jing (meridians), while those that should not be counted are the Luo (collaterals). Translation: The Yellow Emperor said: The … Read more
Source: This article is excerpted from “Jiu Sheng”, Author/Zhou Meisheng, published by Qingdao Publishing House 1. Basic Understanding of Ancient Meridian Theory (1) Analysis of the Meaning of Meridians and Channels From the “Neijing”, it is evident that the various organizational structures and information pathways that connect the human body are collectively referred to as … Read more
“The method of diagnosing the sublingual collaterals” is a component of tongue diagnosis. Over the years, through careful clinical observation of various diseases, it has been recognized that the method of diagnosing the sublingual collaterals can supplement and expand the application of tongue diagnosis, especially in the differentiation of blood stasis syndromes, providing significant diagnostic … Read more
Jin Jin and Yu Ye are names for the external extraordinary points.Also known as Lian Quan, they are located under the tongue.According to the “Great Compendium of Acupuncture and Moxibustion,” they are situated on both sides of the tongue, precisely at the lateral edges, with Jin Jin on the left and Yu Ye on the … Read more
1. Observing the changes in the superficial collateral vessels on the palmar side of the child’s index finger. Refer to the fingerprint diagram (see image). Location: The first section of the index finger is called Fengguan (Wind Gate), which is between the transverse line of the metacarpophalangeal joint and the second transverse line; the second … Read more
Observation Diagnosis: Observing the Finger Meridian of Children 1. Methods and Normal Manifestations of Observing the Finger Meridian in Children (1) Method of Observing the Finger Meridian in Children Hold the child in a well-lit area. The practitioner uses the thumb and index finger of the left hand to grasp the tip of the child’s … Read more
Observation of Collaterals 1. Observation of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals The method of observing the index finger collaterals in children first appeared in the Tang Dynasty in Wang Chao’s “Shuijing Tujue”. This method developed from the collateral diagnosis of the fish border in the “Lingshu” and holds significant diagnostic value for children under three years … Read more
Subscribe to topics and read quality articles Click on Qihuang Ming Shi → Top right corner of the homepage → Set as a star ★ Sublingual Vessels The sublingual vessels are the longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of Qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of … Read more
Sublingual veins are the longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of Qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of the sublingual veins include: coarse and long veins resembling a net, varicose veins, and blood stasis in the veins. Normal sublingual veins: Characteristics of the tongue: The sublingual … Read more
In normal individuals, there are two longitudinal major vessels located on either side of the frenulum under the tongue, known as the sublingual vessels (舌下络脉, jié xià luò mài). They are also referred to as “stasis vessels” (瘀络, yū luò). The mucous membrane under the tongue forms a prominent fold that connects to the floor … Read more