This post is a compilation of my lecture in the QQ group of the World Manual Medicine Federation (Group Number: 327133248). In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the method of diagnosing and treating diseases often employs analogy and symbolism, such as categorizing the human body according to the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, and Water. … Read more
1. What are Collaterals? Collaterals are small branches that diverge from the meridians, forming a vast network system throughout the body. The term first appeared in the Huangdi Neijing, where it is mentioned in Ling Shu: Mai Du: “The meridians are internal, while those that branch out and run horizontally are collaterals; the branches of … Read more
Click the green button above to listen The Meridian System:According to the “Lingshu” (Spiritual Pivot) in the section on pulse measurement, “The meridians are internal, while the collaterals that branch out are external, and the branches of the collaterals are called ‘sun’ (孙).” This categorizes the pulses based on size and depth into “meridians,” “collaterals,” … Read more
In the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), luò mài (collaterals) are branches of the jīng mài (meridians), connecting the interior and exterior meridians or organs. There are three types of collaterals: bié luò (branch collaterals), fú luò (floating collaterals), and sūn luò (small collaterals). The twelve primary meridians and the rèn mài (Ren Meridian) … 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
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 Shou Taiyin (Hand Taiyin) collateral, named Liekui (Lie Que), originates from the wrist at the point Fen Jian (Fen Jian), and runs along the Hand Taiyin channel, directly entering the palm and dispersing into the Yujì (Fish Border). In cases of excess, it manifests as sharp pain and heat in the palm, which should … Read more
Observation of Collaterals 1. Observation of Pediatric Index Finger Collaterals The method of observing the index finger collaterals in children first appeared in the Tang Dynasty in Wang Chao’s “Shuijing Tujue”. This method developed from the collateral diagnosis of the fish border in the “Lingshu” and holds significant diagnostic value for children under three years … Read more
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