Subscribe to topics and read quality articles Click on Qihuang Ming Shi → Top right corner of the homepage → Set as a star ★ Sublingual Vessels The sublingual vessels are the longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of Qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of … Read more
Sublingual veins are the longitudinal veins located on both sides of the lingual frenulum, primarily reflecting the state of Qi and blood circulation. Common abnormal manifestations of the sublingual veins include: coarse and long veins resembling a net, varicose veins, and blood stasis in the veins. Normal sublingual veins: Characteristics of the tongue: The sublingual … Read more
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
In normal individuals, there are two longitudinal vessels located on either side of the frenulum under the tongue, known as the sublingual vessels (shé xià luò mài). The mucous membrane under the tongue forms a prominent fold that connects to the floor of the mouth, called the frenulum (shé xì dài). On either side of … Read more
Foot Taiyang Collateral, one of the fifteen collaterals, is a branch of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian. The acupuncture point is Gong Sun (公孙), located 1 cun posterior to the base of the big toe, branching into the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its branch enters the abdomen and connects with the intestines and stomach; if … 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
The luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, serving to enhance the connection and regulation between the yin and yang of the interior and exterior. Each of the twelve meridians and the Ren and Du meridians has a separate luo vessel, totaling fifteen luo vessels. Hand Jueyin Luo Vessel, one of the … Read more
The luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, serving to enhance the connection and regulation between the yin and yang of the interior and exterior. There are fifteen luo vessels in total, including one for each of the twelve meridians and the Ren and Du meridians, along with the Great Luo of … 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