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Summary of Acupuncture Techniques, Meridians, Collaterals, and Skin Areas in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Summary of Acupuncture Techniques, Meridians, Collaterals, and Skin Areas in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Acupuncture Techniques Acupuncture techniques refer to the use of fine needles to stimulate specific acupuncture points on the body, aiming to unblock meridians and regulate the internal organs, thereby achieving the goals of strengthening the body and expelling pathogens to treat diseases. The indications for acupuncture techniques are extensive, used for treating various common and … Read more

What is the Relationship Between the Twelve Meridians and Collaterals?

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What is the Relationship Between the Twelve Meridians and Collaterals?

【Question】What is the relationship between the twelve meridians and collaterals? 【Insight】The human body’s meridian system consists of meridians and collaterals, where collaterals are branches of the meridians that interconnect and form a network throughout the body. Collaterals include three categories: bie luo (branch collaterals), fu luo (floating collaterals), and sun luo (small collaterals). The bie … Read more

The Channels, Collaterals, Sinews, and Skin Areas in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Channels, Collaterals, Sinews, and Skin Areas in Traditional Chinese Medicine

1. Channels (Jing Bie) (1) Definition of Channels The term “Channels” refers to the twelve branches of the main channels, distributed in the chest, abdomen, and head, forming another system of meridians that connects the exterior and interior channels and strengthens the relationship with the organs. It is included within the scope of the twelve … Read more

The Fifteen Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Fifteen Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The fifteen collaterals are named after the acupoints from which they originate. The twelve collaterals of the limbs strengthen the connection between the interior and exterior meridians, facilitating the flow of qi between them and compensating for the deficiencies in the pathways of the twelve meridians. The collaterals of the Ren (Ren Mai) and Du … Read more

The Network of Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Network of Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

▲Click the blue “Nan Ke Yi Meng” above to follow Currently, it is generally believed that the collaterals (络脉, luò mài) are small branches of the meridians (经脉, jīng mài), which can be classified into bie luo (别络, secondary collaterals), sun luo (孙络, minor collaterals), and fu luo (浮络, superficial collaterals). The bie luo consists … Read more

Meridians and Collaterals

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Meridians and Collaterals

Meridian Section In the “Lingshu: Meridians”, it states: “In acupuncture, the meridians are the beginning, guiding the flow, regulating the measurements, connecting the five internal organs internally, and differentiating the six external organs externally.” The way of acupuncture must first trace its origins, understand the beginning and end, comprehend the flow, and know the significance … Read more

Exploring the Role of Collaterals in Systemic Sclerosis with Interstitial Lung Disease Based on the Concept of ‘Lung as a Blood Organ’

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Exploring the Role of Collaterals in Systemic Sclerosis with Interstitial Lung Disease Based on the Concept of 'Lung as a Blood Organ'

Zhang Wei’s Traditional Chinese Medicine Lecture Hall ∣ A Warm Public Account Systemic Sclerosis (Systemic Sclerosis, SSc), also known as scleroderma, is an immune-mediated rheumatic disease characterized clinically by skin fibrosis, visceral organ, and vascular lesions. The initial clinical manifestation includes skin swelling, which gradually thickens and hardens, ultimately leading to atrophy. This disease can … Read more

The Importance of Smooth Flow in the Collaterals for Cardiovascular Health

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The Importance of Smooth Flow in the Collaterals for Cardiovascular Health

 Click on the title below “Yiling Pharmaceutical” to quickly follow The unobstructed flow of the collaterals is a prerequisite for the normal circulation of Qi and blood in the body, ensuring health. The collaterals (luo mai) are a vast network system that permeates the entire body, responsible for the circulation of Qi and blood … Read more

A Detailed Discussion on Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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A Detailed Discussion on Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hello everyone, today I will talk about the collaterals, a topic I have wanted to discuss for a long time. However, I always felt I lacked sufficient clinical experience and feedback, and it seemed incomplete. Before discussing collaterals, let me first talk about the “Shang Han Lun” (Treatise on Cold Damage). Why discuss the “Shang … Read more

The Floating and Collateral Vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The Floating and Collateral Vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The meridians and collaterals of the human body are analogous to the lines of longitude and latitude on Earth, with the meridians distributed longitudinally like the Earth’s longitude lines, while the collaterals connect the meridians transversely like latitude lines. The collaterals are small branches that diverge from the meridians and spread throughout the body. The … Read more