Collaterals (Bie Luo) are a term in meridian theory, referring to the larger collaterals that branch from the twelve primary meridians to adjacent meridians. Each of the twelve meridians has one collateral, along with the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) meridians, totaling fifteen collaterals. As stated in the “Nanjing, Chapter 23”: “There are fifteen collaterals, … Read more
The meridians are a collective term for the jingmai (经脉) and luomai (络脉). They serve as pathways for the circulation of qi (气) and blood (血) in the human body, connecting the organs (脏腑) and facilitating communication between the internal and external environments, as well as traversing vertically and horizontally throughout the body. The functions … Read more
Jingluo (Meridians and Collaterals) refers to the collective term for jingmai (meridians) and luomai (collaterals), where jingmai serves as the main trunk and luomai as the branches. This is a unique theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). The Ling Shu (Spiritual Pivot) states: “The twelve jingmai are internally connected to the five organs and externally … Read more
As spring approaches, the climatic characteristic is dominated by wind (feng). The Huangdi Neijing states: “Wind is the beginning of all diseases.” “Especially during the spring season, the wind pathogen can invade the body through the skin, opening the pores, and particularly attacks the areas where yang qi gathers in the body, such as the … Read more
The main function of the luo mai (络脉) is to strengthen the connection between the interior and exterior of the twelve primary meridians. Although the luo mai also connects to the internal organs within the chest and abdomen, it does not have fixed connections; it emphasizes communication between the superficial and deep meridians distributed in … Read more
Click on the title below “Yiling Pharmaceutical” to quickly follow What are Meridians Meridians are composed of primary meridians (经脉, jingmai) and collaterals (络脉, luomai), forming a network system that circulates throughout the body. They are distributed in every corner of the human body, playing a crucial role in transporting nutrients and regulating the functions … Read more
November 30, 2018, the 23rd day of the 10th lunar month,the 5th year of the Earth Dog, the month of the Water Pig, the day of the Yang Tiger, Friday. The meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the main and branch pathways of qi and blood circulation within the human body. These pathways … Read more
Meridians (经络) refer to the collective pathways of the body. The term Jing (经) means “pathway” and is synonymous with Jingmai (经脉), which connects the upper and lower parts of the body and communicates the internal and external aspects. Luo (络), also known as Luo Mai (络脉), signifies a network, representing the smaller branches that … Read more
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, meridians refer to the general term for the channels (jingmai) and collaterals (luomai). The term “jing” implies a pathway, as the main channels connect the upper and lower parts of the body, linking the internal and external systems. The term “luo” implies a network, as the collaterals are … Read more
1. Meridians1. Definition of Meridians: Meridians refer to the Jingmai (经脉) and Luomai (络脉), which are pathways that connect the internal and external aspects of the body, linking the organs and limbs, and facilitating the flow of Qi (气) and blood.Jingmai — the main trunk of the meridian system.Jing: means a pathway, connecting the upper … Read more