What are the Extraordinary Eight Meridians? The Extraordinary Eight Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Da Mai (Belt Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel). Unlike … Read more
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel). Unlike the twelve regular meridians, they do … Read more
Meridian Mnemonics Health Preservation Preserve Health Nourish Life “The meridians determine life and death, manage hundreds of diseases, and regulate deficiency and excess; they must remain unobstructed!” In TCM health preservation, the most important thing is not just to learn moxibustion, but to understand your own meridian acupoints. If an organ is uncomfortable, stimulating the … Read more
The Patterns of the Twelve Meridians The Directional Patterns of the Twelve Meridians Yin Ascending, Yang Descending If both hands are raised (the pattern becomes evident), then the twelve meridians of Yin ascend while those of Yang descend. The three Yin meridians of the hand rise from the chest to the hands, while the three … Read more
Click the blue text to follow us In clinical practice, when we use acupuncture points or mention meridians, we often refer directly to the name of an organ or a viscera, such as “Lung Meridian” (肺经, Fei Jing) or “Large Intestine Meridian” (大肠经, Da Chang Jing). However, when learning Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the … Read more
“ The Pathways of the Twelve Meridians ” In the Huangdi Neijing, specifically in the Ling Shu: Reversal and Order of Fat and Thin, there is a passage that clearly describes the pathways of the twelve meridians in the human body: “The three Yin meridians of the hands originate from the organs and travel to … Read more
Three Yin Meridians of the Hand: Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèi Jīng), Jueyin Pericardium Meridian (Shǒu Juéyīn Xīnbāo Jīng), Shaoyin Heart Meridian (Shǒu Shàoyīn Xīn Jīng) Three Yang Meridians of the Hand: Yangming Large Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Yángmíng Dàcháng Jīng), Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian (Shǒu Shàoyáng Sān Jiāo Jīng), Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyáng … Read more
The twelve meridians are a fundamental aspect of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). Whether you are a scholar studying TCM or an ordinary person, understanding the twelve meridians can benefit your health maintenance. However, many people find the twelve meridians too difficult to grasp. The Longyang TCM Academy teaches you how to easily memorize and understand … Read more
Twelve Meridians Also known as “Twelve Regular Meridians”, these are the meridians associated with the twelve organs and are the main body of the meridian system. The names of the twelve meridians are composed of three parts: hands and feet, yin and yang, and organs, including the three yin meridians of the hand (Shou Taiyin … Read more
Human meridians can generally be divided into twelve primary meridians, eight extraordinary meridians, and the central channel described by Tibetan Vajrayana practitioners. The twelve primary meridians refer to the Gallbladder Meridian (Dan Jing), Liver Meridian (Gan Jing), Lung Meridian (Fei Jing), Large Intestine Meridian (Da Chang Jing), Stomach Meridian (Wei Jing), Spleen Meridian (Pi Jing), … Read more