The meridian system is the channel through which Qi and blood flow in the human body, consisting of meridians (jing mai) and collaterals (luo mai). The term “jing” refers to the main pathways, while “luo” refers to the branching networks. The meridians primarily run vertically, forming the main part of the meridian system, while the … Read more
When discussing acupuncture points, one cannot avoid the topic of meridians. Are meridians a creation of the working people or a discovery by those who practice introspection? What exactly are meridians? Are they blood vessels, nerves, channels of qi and blood, or something else entirely? The theory of meridians is an important component of traditional … Read more
Collaterals (Bie Luo) are a term in meridian theory, referring to the larger collaterals that branch from the twelve primary meridians to adjacent meridians. Each of the twelve meridians has one collateral, along with the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) meridians, totaling fifteen collaterals. As stated in the “Nanjing, Chapter 23”: “There are fifteen collaterals, … Read more
The meridians are a collective term for the jingmai (经脉) and luomai (络脉). They serve as pathways for the circulation of qi (气) and blood (血) in the human body, connecting the organs (脏腑) and facilitating communication between the internal and external environments, as well as traversing vertically and horizontally throughout the body. The functions … Read more
Click on the title below “Yiling Pharmaceutical” to quickly follow What are Meridians Meridians are composed of primary meridians (经脉, jingmai) and collaterals (络脉, luomai), forming a network system that circulates throughout the body. They are distributed in every corner of the human body, playing a crucial role in transporting nutrients and regulating the functions … Read more
November 30, 2018, the 23rd day of the 10th lunar month,the 5th year of the Earth Dog, the month of the Water Pig, the day of the Yang Tiger, Friday. The meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the main and branch pathways of qi and blood circulation within the human body. These pathways … Read more
Meridians (经络) refer to the collective pathways of the body. The term Jing (经) means “pathway” and is synonymous with Jingmai (经脉), which connects the upper and lower parts of the body and communicates the internal and external aspects. Luo (络), also known as Luo Mai (络脉), signifies a network, representing the smaller branches that … 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
Jingluo (Meridians) refers to the collective term for the jingmai (main meridians) and luomai (collateral meridians), which are pathways for the circulation of qi (vital energy) and blood in the body, connecting the organs and communicating internally and externally, traversing vertically and horizontally. The term “jing” refers to the main pathways within the meridian system, … 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