Massaging acupoints to relieve symptoms is a unique daily health care method in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). In addition to alleviating various pains, it can also help with lowering blood pressure and beauty treatments! So, where exactly are each of these acupoints located? What symptoms do they target? Below is a super practical collection of … Read more
1. Life-Saving Point – Ren Zhong (Philtrum) Ren Zhong is an important emergency acupoint. Pressing this point with your finger can be used in emergencies such as heatstroke or fainting. 2. Kidney Supplement Point – Tai Xi (Tai Xi) People who often experience heel pain may have weak kidneys. Massaging or moxibusting Tai Xi can … Read more
Changyang Traditional Medicine Academy 01 What Are Acupoints? Acupoints (穴位, xué wèi), scientifically known as (腧, shù), are special locations where the organs and meridians connect and where Qi and blood flow in and out. They are the primary sites for therapies such as acupuncture and tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage). These points are often located … Read more
1. Meridians1. Definition of Meridians: Meridians refer to the Jingmai (经脉) and Luomai (络脉), which are pathways that connect the internal and external aspects of the body, linking the organs and limbs, and facilitating the flow of Qi (气) and blood.Jingmai — the main trunk of the meridian system.Jing: means a pathway, connecting the upper … Read more
According to Daoist medicine, there are eight essential substances in the human body: organs (zang), bowels (fu), qi (vital energy), blood, tendons, meridians, bones, and marrow. These eight substances are the essence of our body, and their health is crucial for overall well-being. How can we protect these eight substances? During the Spring and Autumn … Read more
II. Ren Meridian 【Pathway】 (Su Wen · Gu Kong Lun): The Ren Meridian originates below the Zhongji (Middle Pole), ascends through the pubic hair region, enters the abdomen, ascends to the Guanyuan (Gate of Origin), and reaches the throat, then ascends to the jaw and enters the eye. Translation: It starts from within the lower … Read more
Here is a summary of the common diseases associated with the pathways of the twelve meridians, presented in written form for your reference. According to the records in the Neijing, although the entire course of the meridians resembles a river flowing into the sea or a lush tree, the most important and emphasized part is … 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
The twelve meridians are the main components of the meridian system, each associated with specific organs. The acupoints are special locations where the qi and blood of the body’s organs and meridians are infused, and they are also the primary sites for acupuncture therapy. The acupoints are distributed mainly along the twelve meridians and the … Read more
Phlegm-Damp Constitution, Phlegm Type Body Regulation and Health Preservation – Helping You Achieve a Lighter Body 01 Constitutional Characteristics 1. Physical Characteristics: Obese body shape, soft and full abdomen. 2. Common Manifestations: Oily facial skin, excessive sweating and stickiness, chest tightness, and phlegm accumulation. Dull yellow complexion, eyelid edema, tendency to feel drowsy, sticky or … Read more