Study of the Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Meridians) 1~2

Study of the Fundamental Theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (Meridians) 1~2

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

Fifteen Collaterals of the Hand and Foot

Fifteen Collaterals of the Hand and Foot

The Shou Taiyin (Hand Taiyin) collateral, named Liekui (Lie Que), originates from the wrist at the point Fen Jian (Fen Jian), and runs along the Hand Taiyin channel, directly entering the palm and dispersing into the Yujì (Fish Border). In cases of excess, it manifests as sharp pain and heat in the palm, which should … Read more

Who Discovered the Meridians?

Who Discovered the Meridians?

The meridians are a collective term for the jingmai (经脉, channels) and luomai (络脉, collaterals). The character “jing” (经) originates from the twisting of threads, originally referring to the stationary threads pulled longitudinally on a loom, hence it is called “jing“. The term “jing” in “classics” also implies that these texts contain meanings that are … Read more

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Wind Invades? A Powerful Method to Expel Wind and Unblock the Collaterals

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Wind Invades? A Powerful Method to Expel Wind and Unblock the Collaterals

Liang, male, 39 years old, date of visit: 2021-01-18 Main Complaint: Facial paralysis for 1 week. Present Illness:The patient reports that one week ago, after drinking and being exposed to cold wind, he experienced disappearance of the right forehead lines, disappearance of the nasolabial fold, slight pain in the right ear, right eye closure revealing … Read more

The Composition of the Meridian System

The Composition of the Meridian System

The meridian system is the channel through which Qi and blood flow in the human body, consisting of meridians (jing mai) and collaterals (luo mai). The term “jing” refers to the main pathways, while “luo” refers to the branching networks. The meridians primarily run vertically, forming the main part of the meridian system, while the … Read more

What are Meridians?

What are Meridians?

When discussing acupuncture points, one cannot avoid the topic of meridians. Are meridians a creation of the working people or a discovery by those who practice introspection? What exactly are meridians? Are they blood vessels, nerves, channels of qi and blood, or something else entirely? The theory of meridians is an important component of traditional … Read more

Introduction to the Collaterals (Fifteen Collaterals)

Introduction to the Collaterals (Fifteen Collaterals)

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

Understanding the Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Understanding the Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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

Understanding the Differences Between Meridians and Collaterals

Understanding the Differences Between Meridians and Collaterals

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

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Affected by Wind? A TCM Perspective on Wind-Dispelling and Collateral Unblocking

What Happens When the Collaterals are Vacuous and Affected by Wind? A TCM Perspective on Wind-Dispelling and Collateral Unblocking

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