collateral channels

Study of the Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Meridians) 1~2

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Study of the Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Meridians) 1~2

Meridians Meridians are an important component of the human body’s structure, which, along with the organs, body shapes, and orifices, forms a complete human body. Meridians refer to the general term for the main and collateral channels. The main channels (jingmai) are the primary parts of the meridian system, running deep within the body along … Read more

The Meridians and Twelve Primary Channels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Meridians and Twelve Primary Channels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The meridians, which encompass both the primary channels and the collateral channels, serve as the pathways for the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body, connecting the organs and tissues, facilitating communication between the internal and external environments, and transmitting information. They are a vital component of the body’s structural organization.The meridians are divided … Read more