jingluo

Understanding the Differences Between Meridians and Collaterals

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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

Commonly Used Terminology in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Commonly Used Terminology in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Jingluo (Meridians) refers to the collective term for the jingmai (main meridians) and luomai (collateral meridians), which are pathways for the circulation of qi (vital energy) and blood in the body, connecting the organs and communicating internally and externally, traversing vertically and horizontally. The term “jing” refers to the main pathways within the meridian system, … Read more