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Five Brothers of Heat Clearing and Detoxifying: Essential Remedies to Prevent Excess Heat (Includes: Differentiation of Heat Clearing Herbs and Organs)

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Five Brothers of Heat Clearing and Detoxifying: Essential Remedies to Prevent Excess Heat (Includes: Differentiation of Heat Clearing Herbs and Organs)

Some individuals are prone to excess heat, often experiencing symptoms such as swollen gums, sore throat, nasal congestion, and runny nose. At this time, people immediately think of taking some qing re jie du (heat-clearing and detoxifying) herbs. In fact, there are five “brothers” of heat-clearing and detoxifying herbs, each with its own specialties, and … Read more

The Twelve Meridians and Their Corresponding Muscles

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The Twelve Meridians and Their Corresponding Muscles

(1) Meaning of the Meridians The term “meridians” refers to the twelve meridians, which are the system through which the qi (vital energy) of the twelve meridians nourishes the muscles, bones, and joints. This system is a fascial network associated with the twelve meridians, providing an alternative pathway for the flow of qi throughout the … Read more

The Fifteen Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Fifteen Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The fifteen collaterals are named after the acupoints from which they originate. The twelve collaterals of the limbs strengthen the connection between the interior and exterior meridians, facilitating the flow of qi between them and compensating for the deficiencies in the pathways of the twelve meridians. The collaterals of the Ren (Ren Mai) and Du … Read more

Experience in Differentiating and Treating Blood Stasis Syndrome by Professor Liu Baohe (Ye Tianshi’s Xun Run Tong Luo Formula)

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Experience in Differentiating and Treating Blood Stasis Syndrome by Professor Liu Baohe (Ye Tianshi's Xun Run Tong Luo Formula)

“The Most Popular Traditional Chinese Medicine Public Account” “The Most Popular TCM Public Account” Dedicated to the growth and inheritance of Traditional Chinese Medicine, especially folk TCM Accompanying TCM practitioners in their growth every day Issue No. 679 Author: Peng Zhiping China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences Editor / Zhao Xin ⊙ Proofreader / Duan … Read more

The Network of Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Network of Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

▲Click the blue “Nan Ke Yi Meng” above to follow Currently, it is generally believed that the collaterals (络脉, luò mài) are small branches of the meridians (经脉, jīng mài), which can be classified into bie luo (别络, secondary collaterals), sun luo (孙络, minor collaterals), and fu luo (浮络, superficial collaterals). The bie luo consists … Read more

Meridians and Collaterals

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Meridians and Collaterals

Meridian Section In the “Lingshu: Meridians”, it states: “In acupuncture, the meridians are the beginning, guiding the flow, regulating the measurements, connecting the five internal organs internally, and differentiating the six external organs externally.” The way of acupuncture must first trace its origins, understand the beginning and end, comprehend the flow, and know the significance … Read more

The Twelve Divergent Channels: Understanding Their Pathways and Functions

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The Twelve Divergent Channels: Understanding Their Pathways and Functions

(1) Meaning of Divergent Channels The term “Divergent Channels” refers to the twelve divergent channels that branch from the twelve primary meridians. They are distributed in the chest, abdomen, and head, connecting the exterior and interior meridians while enhancing the relationship with the organs. They are considered a system of channels included within the scope … Read more

The Fifteen Luo Vessels

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The Fifteen Luo Vessels

Click the green button above to listen The Fifteen Luo Vessels The system of the fifteen luo vessels: “Ling Shu: Mai Du” states: “The jing (meridians) are internal, while those that branch out and run horizontally are called luo; the branches of the luo are called sun.” This categorizes the vessels based on size and … Read more

Diary of an Eighteen-Year-Old Medical Student: Practicing Meridian Endurance

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Diary of an Eighteen-Year-Old Medical Student: Practicing Meridian Endurance

2018.11.18 Rain showers turning clear Sunday A father and daughter from Jieyang came, with the daughter mainly accompanying her father to seek treatment from the master. The elderly father is over eighty years old, and the daughter looks worried, as if she has a great burden on her heart. As soon as they sat down, … Read more

The Importance of Smooth Flow in the Collaterals for Cardiovascular Health

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The Importance of Smooth Flow in the Collaterals for Cardiovascular Health

 Click on the title below “Yiling Pharmaceutical” to quickly follow The unobstructed flow of the collaterals is a prerequisite for the normal circulation of Qi and blood in the body, ensuring health. The collaterals (luo mai) are a vast network system that permeates the entire body, responsible for the circulation of Qi and blood … Read more