Detailed Explanation of the Fifteen Luo-Connecting Points

Detailed Explanation of the Fifteen Luo-Connecting Points

The Luo-connecting points are the acupoints where the Luo vessels branch out from the main meridians. Each of the fifteen Luo vessels has one acupoint, referred to as a Luo point (Luo-xue), also known as the “Fifteen Luo Points.” The term “Luo” implies connection and distribution. Each of the twelve main meridians has a corresponding … Read more

The Song of the Fifteen Luo Vessels: Acupuncture Verses

The Song of the Fifteen Luo Vessels: Acupuncture Verses

To receive materials from Master Ni? Follow the public account: National Dietary Nutrition Guidelines for Residents Reply: Master Ni Video Master Ni Document [Source]This song is selected from “Medical Classics for Beginners.” This book is a comprehensive medical text compiled by Liu Chun during the Ming Dynasty. The fifteen luo vessels (points) consist of one … Read more

The Pathways of Meridians in the Human Body

The Pathways of Meridians in the Human Body

1. Composition and Pathways of Meridians in the Human Body The meridians are the channels through which the body’s vital energy (qi) flows, encompassing both the primary meridians (jingmai) and the collateral meridians (luomai). The term “jing” refers to the primary meridians, akin to direct pathways, serving as the main trunk of the meridian system; … Read more

Interpretation of the Huangdi Neijing (Fifty-One)

Interpretation of the Huangdi Neijing (Fifty-One)

Interpretation of the Huangdi Neijing (Fifty-One) The Theory of Meridians The term “meridians” refers to the collective name for the jingmai (经脉, meridians) and luomai (络脉, collaterals). Jingmai are the main pathways of the meridian system, while luomai are the branches. The meridians function to circulate qi and blood throughout the body, connect the zang-fu … Read more

Study of the Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Meridians) 1~2

Study of the Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Meridians) 1~2

Meridians Meridians are an important component of the human body’s structure, which, along with the organs, body shapes, and orifices, forms a complete human body. Meridians refer to the general term for the main and collateral channels. The main channels (jingmai) are the primary parts of the meridian system, running deep within the body along … Read more

Fifteen Collaterals of the Hand and Foot

Fifteen Collaterals of the Hand and Foot

The Shou Taiyin (Hand Taiyin) collateral, named Liekui (Lie Que), originates from the wrist at the point Fen Jian (Fen Jian), and runs along the Hand Taiyin channel, directly entering the palm and dispersing into the Yujì (Fish Border). In cases of excess, it manifests as sharp pain and heat in the palm, which should … Read more

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Wind Invades? A Powerful Method to Expel Wind and Unblock the Collaterals

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Wind Invades? A Powerful Method to Expel Wind and Unblock the Collaterals

Liang, male, 39 years old, date of visit: 2021-01-18 Main Complaint: Facial paralysis for 1 week. Present Illness:The patient reports that one week ago, after drinking and being exposed to cold wind, he experienced disappearance of the right forehead lines, disappearance of the nasolabial fold, slight pain in the right ear, right eye closure revealing … Read more

The Composition of the Meridian System

The Composition of the Meridian System

The meridian system is the channel through which Qi and blood flow in the human body, consisting of meridians (jing mai) and collaterals (luo mai). The term “jing” refers to the main pathways, while “luo” refers to the branching networks. The meridians primarily run vertically, forming the main part of the meridian system, while the … Read more

The Hand Yangming Luo Vessel (Part 2)

The Hand Yangming Luo Vessel (Part 2)

Hand Yangming Luo Vessel is one of the fifteen Luo vessels. In the Ling Shu: Jing Mai, it states: “The branch of Hand Yangming,known as Pian Li, is located three inches from the wrist, diverging into the Taiyin; its branch ascends along the arm, traversing the shoulder, curving up to the cheek and the lateral … Read more

What are Meridians?

What are Meridians?

When discussing acupuncture points, one cannot avoid the topic of meridians. Are meridians a creation of the working people or a discovery by those who practice introspection? What exactly are meridians? Are they blood vessels, nerves, channels of qi and blood, or something else entirely? The theory of meridians is an important component of traditional … Read more