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Origin of Meridians The theory of meridians is one of the core foundations of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The earliest documented references can be traced back to the “Pulse Book” unearthed from the Mawangdui tombs, which mentions “pulse” in the context of the “Eleven Meridians of the Feet and Arms” and the “Eleven Yin and … Read more
Inheriting Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture and Cultivating TCM Talent We hope more people can share this with their friends, allowing every Chinese person to learn and understand TCM. The human body is an organic whole, with the five organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys) and six bowels (gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, san … Read more
The interconnected and interwoven structure forms a powerful meridian system. The meridian system is mainly divided into six parts: the twelve primary meridians, the twelve divergent meridians, the eight extraordinary vessels, the twelve sinew channels, and the twelve cutaneous regions. Among these, the twelve primary meridians, twelve divergent meridians, eight extraordinary vessels, and fifteen collaterals … Read more
The meridians are the body’s natural pharmacy, and to control this divine treasure, it is sufficient to understand the operational principles of the 12 meridians. This is the essence of the entire meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are over three hundred acupuncture points on the 12 meridians, and it is unnecessary to … Read more
The human body is an organic whole, with the five zang organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney) and six fu organs (gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, san jiao) interconnected through meridians. The zang and fu organs are like the essential facilities in a city, such as water plants, power plants, communication facilities, substations, … Read more
1. The Theory of Meridians explains the concept of meridians in the human body, the composition of the meridian system, its distribution, physiological functions, pathological changes, and its relationship with the organs, body structures, and Qi dynamics. This theory is a crucial component of the TCM theoretical system. 2. Meridians refer to the general term … Read more
1. Names of the Twelve Meridians The twelve meridians, also known as the twelve primary meridians, along with the Ren (任脉) and Du (督脉) meridians, are collectively referred to as the fourteen meridians. The twelve primary meridians include: Shou Shaoyin Xin Jing (Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian), Zu Shaoyin Shen Jing (Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian), Shou … Read more
【Twelve Meridians】 1. Classification of Names: The twelve meridians are classified into three yin meridians of the hands, three yang meridians of the hands, three yin meridians of the feet, and three yang meridians of the feet based on their connection to the internal organs’ yin and yang properties and their pathways in the limbs. … Read more
IntroductionThe pathways of the meridians may not carry a high score in exams, leading many to overlook them. However, when tested, they can become a source of lost points. Therefore, I will summarize the pathways of the twelve meridians here. 1. Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Taiyin Fei Jing) The Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian begins … Read more
The twelve meridians, also known as the twelve primary meridians, are the main components of the meridian system. Their names are determined based on their yin-yang properties, associated organs, and the areas they traverse. Each meridian corresponds to one of the twelve organs, using the name of the respective organ combined with the different locations … Read more