The luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, serving to enhance the connection and regulation between the yin and yang of the interior and exterior. There are fifteen luo vessels in total, including one for each of the twelve meridians and the Ren and Du meridians, along with the Great Luo of … Read more
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, meridians refer to the general term for the channels (jingmai) and collaterals (luomai). The term “jing” implies a pathway, as the main channels connect the upper and lower parts of the body, linking the internal and external systems. The term “luo” implies a network, as the collaterals are … Read more
The meridians are the channels through which Qi and blood circulate in the human body according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, collectively referred to as Jingmai (经脉) and Luomai (络脉). They play a crucial role in connecting the internal and external aspects of the body, linking the upper and lower parts, and integrating the … 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
1The Qi Jing Ba Mai (Eight Extraordinary Meridians) consists of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel), and Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel). This system is … Read more
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel). Unlike the twelve regular meridians, they do … Read more
IntroductionThe pathways and naming conventions of the twelve meridians reflect their primary distribution areas and the organs they connect. Understanding and flexibly applying this knowledge will help you quickly memorize the distribution of the twelve meridians, guiding acupuncture point selection and treatment in clinical practice. 1Location of the Twelve Meridians The twelve meridians are symmetrically … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture is the main body of the meridian system, characterized by the connection between the exterior and interior meridians, and their association with corresponding organs. It includes the three yin meridians of the hand (Taiyin Lung Meridian, Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, Shaoyin Heart Meridian), the three yang meridians of the hand (Yangming Large … 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
Subscribe to Topics Featured Articles Distribution Patterns of the Twelve MeridiansAbstract: Everything in nature has its own laws. The distribution of the twelve meridians in the human body is no exception; it has its own rules. If we can grasp these rules, it will not only make it easier to memorize the distribution of the … Read more