What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Affected by Wind? A TCM Perspective on Wind-Dispelling and Collateral Unblocking

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Affected by Wind? A TCM Perspective on Wind-Dispelling and Collateral Unblocking

As spring approaches, the climatic characteristic is dominated by wind (feng). The Huangdi Neijing states: “Wind is the beginning of all diseases.” “Especially during the spring season, the wind pathogen can invade the body through the skin, opening the pores, and particularly attacks the areas where yang qi gathers in the body, such as the … Read more

Learning Acupuncture Points with Caiyun: 15 Luo Points

Learning Acupuncture Points with Caiyun: 15 Luo Points

The main function of the luo mai (络脉) is to strengthen the connection between the interior and exterior of the twelve primary meridians. Although the luo mai also connects to the internal organs within the chest and abdomen, it does not have fixed connections; it emphasizes communication between the superficial and deep meridians distributed in … Read more

Understanding the Difference Between Meridians and Collaterals

Understanding the Difference Between Meridians and Collaterals

Click on the title below “Yiling Pharmaceutical” to quickly follow What are Meridians Meridians are composed of primary meridians (经脉, jingmai) and collaterals (络脉, luomai), forming a network system that circulates throughout the body. They are distributed in every corner of the human body, playing a crucial role in transporting nutrients and regulating the functions … Read more

Fifteen Luo Vessels (5) – Hand Shaoyin Luo Vessel

Fifteen Luo Vessels (5) - Hand Shaoyin Luo Vessel

Luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, serving to strengthen the connection and regulation between the Yin and Yang of the interior and exterior. Each of the twelve meridians and the Ren and Du vessels has a separate Luo vessel, totaling fifteen Luo vessels. Hand Shaoyin Luo Vessel is one of the … Read more

Wu Yiling: Unveiling the Vascular Theory and Applications of the Divine Doctor Ye Tianshi

Wu Yiling: Unveiling the Vascular Theory and Applications of the Divine Doctor Ye Tianshi

Traditional Chinese Medicine Case Studies / Medical Discussions / Reference Articles for Clinical Study of TCM Introduction: The theory of vascular channels is one of the important theories in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), originating from the “Huangdi Neijing” (Inner Canon of Huangdi), developed during the time of Zhang Zhongjing, enriched during the Jin and Yuan … Read more

Master Ni Haixia Discusses the Hand Taiyin Meridian: Understandable for Beginners!

Master Ni Haixia Discusses the Hand Taiyin Meridian: Understandable for Beginners!

What about the pulse? It is located on the right side. We have major tendons in our hands. The palm I drew is relatively plump, and the pulse on the left hand is somewhat different from that on the right hand. This is the palm, and these are the fingers. The pulses on the left … Read more

The Meridians and Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Meridians and Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

November 30, 2018, the 23rd day of the 10th lunar month,the 5th year of the Earth Dog, the month of the Water Pig, the day of the Yang Tiger, Friday. The meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the main and branch pathways of qi and blood circulation within the human body. These pathways … Read more

The Fifteen Luo Vessels (9) – Hand Jueyin Luo Vessel

The Fifteen Luo Vessels (9) - Hand Jueyin Luo Vessel

The luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, serving to enhance the connection and regulation between the yin and yang of the interior and exterior. Each of the twelve meridians and the Ren and Du meridians has a separate luo vessel, totaling fifteen luo vessels. Hand Jueyin Luo Vessel, one of the … Read more

Fifteen Luo Vessels (11) – Foot Shaoyang Luo Vessel

Fifteen Luo Vessels (11) - Foot Shaoyang Luo Vessel

Luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, serving to enhance the connection and regulation between the Yin and Yang of the interior and exterior. Each of the twelve meridians and the Ren and Du meridians has a separate Luo vessel, along with the large Luo of the Spleen, totaling fifteen Luo vessels. … Read more

The Fifteen Luo Vessels (14) – The Governing Vessel Luo

The Fifteen Luo Vessels (14) - The Governing Vessel Luo

The Luo Vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, serving to enhance the connection and regulation between the Yin and Yang of the interior and exterior. Each of the twelve meridians and the Ren and Du meridians has a separate Luo vessel, along with the large Luo of the Spleen, totaling fifteen Luo … Read more