The relationship between Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is very close, and the influence of Taoist internal alchemy on the study of pulse diagnosis in TCM is particularly worthy of research. Internal alchemy practices use the human body as a furnace, and the meridian system within the body is the pathway for the circulation … Read more
The Total Song of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians from the Medical Canon of the Golden Mirror The regular meridians are external, while the extraordinary meridians are internal; the eight meridians each have their own names. The Ren (任) meridian runs in front, while the Du (督) meridian runs in the back; the Chong (冲) meridian … Read more
Eight Extraordinary Meridians The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Ren (Renmai), Du (Dumai), Chong (Chongmai), Dai (Daimai), Yin Qiao (Yin Qiaomai), Yang Qiao (Yang Qiaomai), Yin Wei (Yin Weimai), and Yang Wei (Yang Weimai). Unlike the twelve regular meridians, they do not directly connect to the organs and do not have a paired relationship … Read more
Chronic illnesses that do not heal require attention to the Extraordinary Meridians Complex and difficult diseases require consideration of the Extraordinary MeridiansEight Extraordinary Meridians often present multiple symptoms that can sometimes be confused with those of the regular meridians. Conventional treatment methods may not be effective. For example, in cases of persistent uterine bleeding, using … Read more
What are the Eight Extraordinary Meridians? The term “extraordinary” (奇经) refers to the meridians that are distinct from the regular meridians (正经). Their distribution is less systematic than that of the twelve regular meridians, and they do not have a direct relationship with the five zang organs and six fu organs. They do not have … Read more