Understanding the Human Meridians – The Daily Circulation and Operation Patterns, Grasping Every Moment of Life, Starting from Breathing, Using Meridians as a Basis, Gaining Insight into the Principles of Tai Chi, Respecting the Order of Yin and Yang, All Twelve Meridians are Connected to the Source of Vital Energy, Qi is the Foundation of Life, and Time is the Utility of Life!
From the chest to the thumb is the Lung Meridian (Fei Jing), the inner side of the arm belongs to the Yin meridian; controlling respiration and immunity, sensitivity to lack of water leads to nasal congestion; body heat causes sweating and back acne, dryness with phlegm leads to sore throat; cold symptoms indicate internal emptiness.
The index finger and armpit correspond to the Large Intestine Meridian (Da Chang Jing), the outer side of the arm belongs to the Yang meridian; controlling digestion and nerves, if there is no pain, it leads to abdominal distension; constipation, dry mouth, shoulder and neck pain, body heat with hemorrhoids and headaches.
The Stomach Meridian (Wei Jing) is located in front of the Gallbladder Meridian (Dan Jing), three finger widths to the center of the meridian; oral ulcers, swollen and painful teeth, dry mouth, bad breath, and abdominal pain; body heat leads to belching and a preference for cold food, dry and unpassable stools.
The Stomach Meridian corresponds to the Spleen Meridian (Pi Jing), controlling immunity and nerves; stomach distension, belching, and gas, unbearable vomiting, and pain under the ribs; varicose veins, low blood pressure, rheumatism, and joint pain.
From the chest to the little finger is the Heart Meridian (Xin Jing), the inner side of the arm belongs to the Yin meridian; controlling the circulatory system, chest heaviness and headaches; irritability, insomnia, and vivid dreams, pain in the shoulders and chest; red eyes, dry mouth, poor blood circulation, preferring quiet; excessive worries and heavy stress.
The little finger and shoulder correspond to the Small Intestine Meridian (Xiao Chang Jing), the outer side of the arm belongs to the Yang meridian; controlling digestion and nerves, pain in the solar plexus and ears; premenstrual abdominal distension and headaches, back pain from the shoulder blade to the back.
The Kidney Meridian (Shen Jing) corresponds to the Bladder Meridian (Pang Guang Jing), controlling the urinary and skeletal systems; yellow urine and bladder pain, urinary tract inflammation requires hygiene; weakness in the limbs and back pain, hemorrhoids make sitting difficult, shoulder and neck pain.
The Liver Meridian (Gan Jing) is located behind the Kidney Meridian, not far apart by two finger widths; controlling the secretion system, infrequent urination and frequent urination; bags under the eyes, wrinkles, cold feet, swelling in the lower limbs, and anxiety; premenstrual back pain and facial blemishes, memory decline and insomnia, symptoms gradually resolve.
From the chest to the middle finger is the Pericardium Meridian (Xin Bao Jing), the inner side of the arm belongs to the Yin meridian; controlling secretion and circulation, poor circulation leads to vascular diseases; rapid heartbeat and constipation, irritability, red eyes, and pain in the upper limbs.
The unnamed to the shoulder corresponds to the San Jiao Meridian (San Jiao Jing), the outer side of the arm belongs to the Yang meridian; controlling secretion and circulation, decreased immunity leads to depression; fatigue easily leads to chronic diseases.
The Gallbladder Meridian (Dan Jing) overlaps with the pants line, causing secretion disorders and nerve issues; drowsiness, sweating, and fatigue; swelling in the armpits and headaches; local lymph inflammation and swelling, blurred vision.
The Liver Meridian corresponds to the Gallbladder Meridian, controlling circulation and secretion; bluish skin and waist pain, dark circles and dysmenorrhea; dry eyes and excessive eye discharge, excessive liver fire leads to wrongdoing.
The Ren Meridian (Ren Mai) is located in the center of the chest, where the heart and spleen-stomach are blocked; connecting the mammary glands above and the uterus below, if blocked, one ages prematurely.
The Du Meridian (Du Mai) runs along the spine, supervising the flow of Qi and blood; the five organs and six bowels are governed by the Du Meridian, corresponding to areas of pain.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Expert
Dr. Cao Dafei Licensed TCM Practitioner, Heir of the Medical Sage Sun Simiao
Trained by the Original Technology Team of Heat-sensitive Moxibustion from Jiangxi University of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Director of the Jiujiang Nutrition Society and Jiangxi TCM Volunteer Association
Passionate about traditional culture, regularly studying the I Ching, Confucianism, Buddhism, and Daoism
Interests include TCM, tea ceremony, Tai Chi, calligraphy, and Ba Duan Jin meditation
Follows the principles of the Huangdi Neijing for health preservation, balancing Daoist practices with physical and mental harmony
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