The Concept of Meridians Meridians are pathways that circulate Qi and blood throughout the body, connecting all parts and linking the organs and limbs, facilitating communication between the internal and external, as well as the upper and lower parts of the body. This definition of meridians encompasses two aspects: one is the pathway for the … 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
The theory of meridians and collaterals studies the distribution, physiological functions, pathological changes of the human meridian system, and its relationship with the organs. It is an important component of the theoretical system of traditional Chinese medicine. The theory of meridians and collaterals was developed by ancient physicians through long-term medical practice and has guided … Read more
Click on the title below “Yiling Pharmaceutical” to quickly follow “When the meridians are unobstructed, diseases do not arise“ We have generally understood the composition and function of the meridian system. The blood circulating in the meridians nourishes the skin and mucous membranes through the yang meridians on the surface of the body, while it … Read more
The Luo-connecting points are the acupoints where the Luo vessels branch out from the main meridians. Each of the fifteen Luo vessels has one acupoint, referred to as a Luo point (Luo-xue), also known as the “Fifteen Luo Points.” The term “Luo” implies connection and distribution. Each of the twelve main meridians has a corresponding … Read more
To receive materials from Master Ni? Follow the public account: National Dietary Nutrition Guidelines for Residents Reply: Master Ni Video Master Ni Document [Source]This song is selected from “Medical Classics for Beginners.” This book is a comprehensive medical text compiled by Liu Chun during the Ming Dynasty. The fifteen luo vessels (points) consist of one … Read more
1. Composition and Pathways of Meridians in the Human Body The meridians are the channels through which the body’s vital energy (qi) flows, encompassing both the primary meridians (jingmai) and the collateral meridians (luomai). The term “jing” refers to the primary meridians, akin to direct pathways, serving as the main trunk of the meridian system; … 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
Meridians Meridians are an important component of the human body’s structure, which, along with the organs, body shapes, and orifices, forms a complete human body. Meridians refer to the general term for the main and collateral channels. The main channels (jingmai) are the primary parts of the meridian system, running deep within the body along … Read more