✨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 from … Read more
Origin of Meridians The theory of meridians is one of the core foundations of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The earliest documented references can be traced back to the “Pulse Book” unearthed from the Mawangdui tombs, which mentions “pulse” in the context of the “Eleven Meridians of the Feet and Arms” and the “Eleven Yin and … Read more
The interconnected and interwoven structure forms a powerful meridian system. The meridian system is mainly divided into six parts: the twelve primary meridians, the twelve divergent meridians, the eight extraordinary vessels, the twelve sinew channels, and the twelve cutaneous regions. Among these, the twelve primary meridians, twelve divergent meridians, eight extraordinary vessels, and fifteen collaterals … Read more
1. Names of the Twelve Meridians The twelve meridians, also known as the twelve primary meridians, along with the Ren (任脉) and Du (督脉) meridians, are collectively referred to as the fourteen meridians. The twelve primary meridians include: Shou Shaoyin Xin Jing (Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian), Zu Shaoyin Shen Jing (Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian), Shou … Read more
IntroductionThe pathways of the meridians may not carry a high score in exams, leading many to overlook them. However, when tested, they can become a source of lost points. Therefore, I will summarize the pathways of the twelve meridians here. 1. Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shou Taiyin Fei Jing) The Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian begins … Read more
The Shí’èr jīngmài (Twelve Meridians) are the main body of the meridian system, characterized by their connection to the corresponding organs and their internal-external relationships. They include the three yin meridians of the hand (Shǒu tàiyīn fèijīng – Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian, Shǒu juéyīn xīnbāo jīng – Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, Shǒu shǎoyīn xīnjīng – … 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
十二经脉 (Shí’èr jīngmài) – The Twelve Meridians 又称“十二正经 (Shí’èr zhèngjīng)”，是十二脏腑所属的经脉，也是经络系统的主体。 十二经脉的名称由手足、阴阳、脏腑三部分组成， 包括手三阴经 (Shǒu sān yīn jīng)（手太阴肺经 (Shǒu tàiyīn fèijīng), 手厥阴心包经 (Shǒu juéyīn xīnbāo jīng), 手少阴心经 (Shǒu shǎoyīn xīnjīng)）、 手三阳经 (Shǒu sān yáng jīng)（手阳明大肠经 (Shǒu yángmíng dàcháng jīng), 手少阳三焦经 (Shǒu shǎoyáng sān jiāo jīng), 手太阳小肠经 (Shǒu tàiyáng xiǎocháng jīng)）、 足三阳经 (Zú sān yáng jīng)（足阳明胃经 (Zú … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) advocates for health preservation tailored to individuals, times, and places. The general principle is to harmonize yin and yang, align with nature, maintain a cautious lifestyle, regulate the organs, ensure smooth meridian flow, and nurture both body and spirit. The TCM philosophy of individualization is reflected in health preservation as “nurturing … Read more
The phlegm-damp constitution refers to a physical state characterized by the accumulation of phlegm and dampness in the body, leading to a tendency towards obesity and other manifestations such as heaviness and turbidity.This constitution is a normal physiological state, not pathological nor entirely healthy, placing individuals with a phlegm-damp constitution in a sub-healthy state between … Read more