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
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
The meridians, which encompass both the primary channels and the collateral channels, serve as the pathways for the circulation of Qi and blood throughout the body, connecting the organs and tissues, facilitating communication between the internal and external environments, and transmitting information. They are a vital component of the body’s structural organization.The meridians are divided … Read more
The meridians are the channels through which Qi and blood circulate in the human body according to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, collectively referred to as Jingmai (经脉) and Luomai (络脉). They play a crucial role in connecting the internal and external aspects of the body, linking the upper and lower parts, and integrating 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
Luo Vessels (1) Meaning of Luo Vessels The luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, also known as “bie luo”. There are primarily fifteen luo vessels. These fifteen luo vessels consist of the branches from the twelve main meridians, as well as the branches from the Ren (Conception) and Du (Governing) meridians, … Read more
Introduction The clinical application of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians in TCM diagnosis is a challenging area. Nowadays, it is rare for practitioners to proficiently use the twelve regular meridians for diagnosis, and even fewer are well-versed in the diagnosis of the extraordinary meridians. However, many complex and difficult conditions in clinical practice require the application … Read more
The Yuan Dynasty scholar Dou Hanqing summarized the effects of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians in his work “Biao You Fu”: “The Yang Qiao (Yang Heel) and Yang Wei (Yang Linking) govern the symptoms on the surface related to the shoulders, back, waist, and legs; the Yin Qiao (Yin Heel), Yin Wei (Yin Linking), and Chong … Read more