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
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
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth The records regarding the names of the twelve meridians are generally based on the “Ling Shu: Jing Mai” chapter. Besides “mai” or “jing” as its basic terms, the additional components can be divided into three parts: hands (arms) and feet, yin and … Read more
Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the pathways through which Qi (vital energy) and blood circulate within the human body. Meridians can be divided into two categories: the regular meridians and the extraordinary meridians. There are twelve regular meridians, which include the three Yin meridians and three Yang meridians of the hands and … Read more
Diagram of the Twelve Meridians of the Human Body (Collection) The meridians are essential for determining life and death, addressing various diseases, and regulating excess and deficiency; they must remain unobstructed! If you are focused on health maintenance, understanding your own meridian points is crucial. If an organ feels uncomfortable, stimulating the related meridian points … Read more
The Composition and Function of Meridians The meridian system consists of the twelve primary meridians, eight extraordinary meridians, fifteen collateral meridians, twelve meridian branches, twelve sinew channels, twelve skin areas, and many smaller collaterals and superficial collaterals. Table 10-1: Composition of Meridians Meridian Type Twelve Primary Meridians Significance – The meridians associated with the twelve … Read more
The meridians are the pathways that determine life and death, address numerous ailments, and regulate deficiency and excess; they must remain unobstructed! In the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for health maintenance, the most important aspect is not merely learning moxibustion, but understanding your own meridians and acupoints. If an organ feels uncomfortable, stimulating … Read more
The twelve meridians of the human body connect the internal organs and the limbs. Therefore, understanding the characteristics of the symptoms associated with the twelve meridians can help identify the origin of the disease and the nature of the pathological condition. 1. Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèi Jīng) Pathway: Begins at the middle … Read more
【Traditional Chinese Medicine App】Read classic TCM books online/offline >>> The Twelve Meridians The Twelve Meridians, a classification of meridians, refers to the twelve primary meridians and their collaterals. In the “Lingshu: Ben Shu”, it states: “In acupuncture, one must connect to the beginning and end of the twelve meridians.” The twelve primary meridians are the … Read more
✨ The pathways and connection patterns of the twelve meridians in the human body (1) Pathway Patterns: The three Yin meridians of the hands originate from the organs and travel to the hands; the three Yang meridians of the hands travel from the hands to the head; The three Yang meridians of the feet travel … Read more