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
When mentioning the term “qi meridians,” many people might think of them as tendons or blood vessels. The twelve meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) indeed include tangible blood vessels and other anatomical structures that are visible to the naked eye. However, the Eight Extraordinary Meridians as described in Daoism, along with the Three Channels … Read more
Many Wuxia novels mention the “Eight Extraordinary Meridians“, as opening these meridians allows for smooth flow of qi and rapid enhancement of martial arts skills. So, what exactly are the Eight Extraordinary Meridians? How do they circulate? What functions do they serve? Today, we will explore this topic in depth.What are the Eight Extraordinary Meridians?The … Read more
Lookat the name, do you understand me? The best platform for health maintenance, professional techniques, and learning exchange! Follow “Acupoints and Meridians” to comprehensively understand yourself The Eight Extraordinary Meridians are a category of the body’s meridian pathways. The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai … Read more
Click the icon to view↓↓↓↓ Four Great Classics Traditional Chinese Medicine Moxibustion Pediatric Tuina Disease Inquiry The human body is an organic whole, with the five organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys) and six bowels (gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, san jiao) interconnected through meridians. The organs are like the essential facilities in … Read more
The human body is an organic whole, where the five organs (heart, liver, spleen, lungs, kidneys) and six bowels (gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, san jiao) are organically connected through the meridians. The organs are like the essential facilities in a city, while the meridians are the various networks connecting these facilities. The … Read more
The Shí’èr jīngmài (Twelve Meridians) are the main content of the meridian theory.“The Twelve Meridians are internally connected to the fǔzàng (organs) and externally linked to the limbs and joints,” which summarizes the distribution characteristics of the Twelve Meridians:Internally, they are affiliated with the zàngfǔ (organs);Externally, they are distributed throughout the body.Moreover, because the meridians … Read more
When it comes to meridians, many people have seen them in television shows or martial arts novels, such as the Ren and Du meridians, the smoke rising from the head during practice, the Qi sinking to the Dantian, and the crying and laughing acupoints. These concepts are familiar to many. In fact, many martial arts … Read more
Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) refer to the pathways through which Qi (vital energy) and blood circulate within the human body. Meridians can be divided into two categories: the regular meridians and the extraordinary meridians. There are twelve regular meridians, which include the three Yin meridians and three Yang meridians of the hands and … Read more
The meridians are the pathways that determine life and death, address numerous ailments, and regulate deficiency and excess; they must remain unobstructed! In the practice of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for health maintenance, the most important aspect is not merely learning moxibustion, but understanding your own meridians and acupoints. If an organ feels uncomfortable, stimulating … Read more