【Disclaimer】The images and text are sourced from the internet. If there is any infringement, please contact us for removal! The voice is synthesized by software; please forgive any poor experience. Many beginners report that the study of meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is quite difficult to understand. The meridians are the body’s natural … Read more
The twelve meridians are fundamental knowledge that must be mastered in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). However, some TCM enthusiasts often struggle to memorize the twelve meridians, and when it comes to acupuncture points, it becomes even more challenging. If not tackled, the application of this knowledge can become chaotic. This article presents the twelve meridians … Read more
IntroductionThe pathways and naming conventions of the twelve meridians reflect their primary distribution areas and the organs they connect. Understanding and flexibly applying this knowledge will help you quickly memorize the distribution of the twelve meridians, guiding acupuncture point selection and treatment in clinical practice. 1Location of the Twelve Meridians The twelve meridians are symmetrically … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Acupuncture is the main body of the meridian system, characterized by the connection between the exterior and interior meridians, and their association with corresponding organs. It includes the three yin meridians of the hand (Taiyin Lung Meridian, Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, Shaoyin Heart Meridian), the three yang meridians of the hand (Yangming Large … Read more
The meridians are the body’s natural pharmacy, and to control this divine treasure, it is sufficient to understand the operational principles of the 12 meridians. This is the essence of the entire meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are over three hundred acupuncture points on the 12 meridians, and it is unnecessary to … Read more
We will first present the diagram of the twelve meridians along with the twelve hexagrams, twelve time periods, and twelve organs, as shown below, and then proceed with further research. 1. Summary of Human Meridians and Naming of the Twelve Meridians Ancient scholars emphasized the interaction of Yin and Yang, stating that the interaction of … Read more
Chapter 5: Meridians The theory of meridians studies the composition, distribution, physiological functions, pathological changes of the human meridian system, and its relationship with the organs, qi, and blood. It is an important part of the theoretical system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) and the theoretical core of acupuncture and tuina (Chinese therapeutic massage). The … 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 flow sequence of the twelve meridians starts from the Middle Jiao, beginning with the Lung (Shou Taiyin Fei) and ending with the Liver (Gan), then returning from the Liver to the Lung, thus circulating continuously, as indicated by the arrows below: Starting from the Middle Jiao, from the Hand Taiyin Lung (Yin) → Hand … Read more
The Diagram and Explanation of the Twelve Meridians Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) divides the day into twelve hours, represented by the twelve Earthly Branches, forming the theory of the Zi Wu Liu Zhu (Circadian Rhythm of Qi and Blood). This theory is a major component of TCM, studying the timetable of the circulation of Qi … Read more