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
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
The meridians are a collective term for the jingmai (经脉, channels) and luomai (络脉, collaterals). The character “jing” (经) originates from the twisting of threads, originally referring to the stationary threads pulled longitudinally on a loom, hence it is called “jing“. The term “jing” in “classics” also implies that these texts contain meanings that are … Read more
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
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
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
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
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
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