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
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) posits that the organs and tissues of the human body, including the five zang organs, six fu organs, five senses, limbs, skin, muscles, and bones, while each having distinct physiological functions, are interconnected. This connection forms an organic whole, with the meridian system serving as the primary means of communication and … Read more
Click on the title below “Yiling Pharmaceutical” for quick follow-up The meridians are divided into Yang meridians and Yin meridians Yang meridians and Yin meridians are vastly different: The Yang meridians refer to the collaterals distributed on the surface of the skin. Their main functions are to warm, nourish, and protect the skin. The meridians … Read more
The Concept of Meridians Meridians are pathways that circulate Qi and blood throughout the body, connecting all parts and linking the organs and limbs, facilitating communication between the internal and external, as well as the upper and lower parts of the body. This definition of meridians encompasses two aspects: one is the pathway for the … Read more
Understanding Traditional Chinese Medicine (75): The Collaterals 1. Basic Concept of Collaterals The “Nan Jing (Classic of Difficulties) – Difficulty 23” states: “There are fifteen collaterals, all originating from their source, like a ring without end, mutually irrigating, morning at the wrist (cun kou) and renying, determining life and death for all diseases.” The collaterals … Read more
New friends: Click the blue text below the title to quickly follow. Old friends: Click the share button in the upper right corner to share this exciting content. More information: Open the Acupuncture and Tuina Training Center public platform and click the upper right corner to view historical records. The collaterals (Bie Luo) are a … Read more
The theory of meridians and collaterals studies the distribution, physiological functions, pathological changes of the human meridian system, and its relationship with the organs. It is an important component of the theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine. The theory of meridians and collaterals was developed by ancient physicians through long-term medical practice and has guided … Read more
1. Composition and Pathways of Meridians in the Human Body The meridians are the channels through which the body’s vital energy (qi) flows, encompassing both the primary meridians (jingmai) and the collateral meridians (luomai). The term “jing” refers to the primary meridians, akin to direct pathways, serving as the main trunk of the meridian system; … Read more
Interpretation of the Huangdi Neijing (Fifty-One) The Theory of Meridians The term “meridians” refers to the collective name for the jingmai (经脉, meridians) and luomai (络脉, collaterals). Jingmai are the main pathways of the meridian system, while luomai are the branches. The meridians function to circulate qi and blood throughout the body, connect the zang-fu … Read more
The meridians are a collective term for the jingmai (经脉, channels) and luomai (络脉, collaterals). The character “jing” (经) originates from the twisting of threads, originally referring to the stationary threads pulled longitudinally on a loom, hence it is called “jing“. The term “jing” in “classics” also implies that these texts contain meanings that are … Read more