The meridians, which encompass both the primary channels and the collateral channels, serve as the pathways for the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body, connecting the organs and tissues, facilitating communication between the internal and external environments, and transmitting information. They are a vital component of the body’s structural organization.The meridians are divided … Read more
Comprehensive TCM Literature >>>【TCM Treasure】Mobile Application: Free Download + Free Use The network of collaterals (络脉, luò mài) consists of small branches that diverge from the main meridians and spread throughout the body. The term “络” means network. According to the “Lingshu: Pulse Measurement” (灵枢.脉度): “The main meridians are deep, while the branches that run … Read more
Luo Vessels (1) Meaning of Luo Vessels The luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, also known as “bie luo”. There are primarily fifteen luo vessels. These fifteen luo vessels consist of the branches from the twelve main meridians, as well as the branches from the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) meridians, … Read more
The concept of the Extraordinary Meridians (qijing bamai) was first introduced in the Nanjing and includes eight meridians: Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Da Mai (Belt Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel), and Yin Qiao … Read more
（一）The Concept of the Eight Extraordinary MeridiansThe Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the eight meridians outside of the twelve primary meridians, including Ren Mai (Ren Meridian), Du Mai (Governing Meridian), Chong Mai (Penetrating Meridian), Dai Mai (Belt Meridian), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Meridian), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Meridian), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking … Read more
【Disclaimer】The images and text are sourced from the internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us for removal! The voice is synthesized by software; please forgive any poor experience. Many beginners report that the study of meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is quite difficult to understand. The meridians are the body’s natural … Read more
Chapter 5: Meridians The theory of meridians studies the composition, distribution, physiological functions, pathological changes of the human meridian system, and its relationship with the organs, qi, and blood. It is an important part of the theoretical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the theoretical core of acupuncture and tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage). The … Read more
Pathways: The pathways of the twelve meridians follow certain rules.The three Yin meridians of the hand all originate from the chest, traveling from the chest to the hands, where they intersect with their corresponding Yang meridians at the fingertips;The three Yang meridians of the hand all start from the fingertips, traveling from the hands … Read more
The Shí’èr jīngmài (Twelve Meridians) are the main content of the meridian theory.“The Twelve Meridians are internally connected to the fǔzàng (organs) and externally linked to the limbs and joints,” which summarizes the distribution characteristics of the Twelve Meridians:Internally, they are affiliated with the zàngfǔ (organs);Externally, they are distributed throughout the body.Moreover, because the meridians … Read more
When it comes to meridians, many people have seen them in television shows or martial arts novels, such as the Ren and Du meridians, the smoke rising from the head during practice, the Qi sinking to the Dantian, and the crying and laughing acupoints. These concepts are familiar to many. In fact, many martial arts … Read more