Meridians and Collaterals

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

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

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

The Twelve Skin Areas: Jing Bie, Luo Mai, Jing Jin, and the Skin

The Twelve Skin Areas: Jing Bie, Luo Mai, Jing Jin, and the Skin

The Six Jing Skin Areas The skin of the entire body is divided into twelve areas according to the distribution of the twelve meridians. In the “Su Wen: Discussion on the Skin Areas,” it states: “To understand the skin areas… one must refer to the meridians, and this applies to all meridians.” When the hand … Read more

Differences Between Jingmai (Meridians) and Luomai (Collateral Vessels)

Differences Between Jingmai (Meridians) and Luomai (Collateral Vessels)

Click the blue text Follow us Today is February 13, 2025 Day 883 of Health Connection Updates Huajunzis’s study notes will be published here! Daily Quote Quote 903: Leigong (Lord Thunder) said: How can one know the differences between Jingmai (meridians) and Luomai (collateral vessels)? Huangdi (Yellow Emperor) said: Jingmai are generally not visible; their … Read more

Exploring the Role of Collaterals in Systemic Sclerosis with Interstitial Lung Disease Based on the Concept of ‘Lung as a Blood Organ’

Exploring the Role of Collaterals in Systemic Sclerosis with Interstitial Lung Disease Based on the Concept of 'Lung as a Blood Organ'

Zhang Wei’s Traditional Chinese Medicine Lecture Hall ∣ A Warm Public Account Systemic Sclerosis (Systemic Sclerosis, SSc), also known as scleroderma, is an immune-mediated rheumatic disease characterized clinically by skin fibrosis, visceral organ, and vascular lesions. The initial clinical manifestation includes skin swelling, which gradually thickens and hardens, ultimately leading to atrophy. This disease can … Read more

The Microcirculation of the Human Body in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Microcirculation of the Human Body in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Traditional Chinese Medicine Popularization Classroom meets you every day at 5 PM. Five Points for Nourishing the Stomach “Less, Slower, Lighter, Softer, Warmer” The Huangdi Neijing states, “Those who are good at treatment address the skin and hair.” This can be understood as referring to the skin and muscle surface, or it can be … Read more

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

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

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

A Detailed Discussion on Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

A Detailed Discussion on Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hello everyone, today I will talk about the collaterals, a topic I have wanted to discuss for a long time. However, I always felt I lacked sufficient clinical experience and feedback, and it seemed incomplete. Before discussing collaterals, let me first talk about the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage). Why discuss the “Shang … Read more