This public account is hosted by the Yunnan Provincial Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine. If you have not followed us yet, please click the blue “Yunnan TCM” above to follow. The human meridian system consists of “jingmai” (meridians) as the main pathways, existing within the body, connecting the internal and external; “luomai” (collaterals) are the … Read more
Comprehensive TCM Literature >>>【TCM Treasure】Mobile Application: Free Download + Free Use The network of collaterals (络脉, luò mài) consists of small branches that diverge from the main meridians and spread throughout the body. The term “络” means network. According to the “Lingshu: Pulse Measurement” (灵枢.脉度): “The main meridians are deep, while the branches that run … Read more
As parents, not knowing medicine is unkind, As children, not knowing medicine is unfilial. Fifteen Collaterals 1. Lie Que – Hand Taiyin Collateral The collateral of the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian, named Lie Que, originates from the area between the styloid process of the radius and the flesh above the wrist joint, running parallel to … Read more
Original Text It is said: Why does the Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) channel uniquely descend?It is said: The Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is the sea of the five organs and six bowels, all of which receive nourishment from it. The upper part emerges from the Huang (Crown), permeates the Yang, and irrigates the Yin. The lower … Read more
The Composition and Function of Meridians The meridian system consists of the twelve primary meridians, eight extraordinary meridians, fifteen collateral meridians, twelve meridian branches, twelve sinew channels, twelve skin areas, and many smaller collaterals and superficial collaterals. Table 10-1: Composition of Meridians Meridian Type Twelve Primary Meridians Significance – The meridians associated with the twelve … 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