Pathways: The pathways of the twelve meridians follow certain rules.The three Yin meridians of the hand all originate from the chest, traveling from the chest to the hands, where they intersect with their corresponding Yang meridians at the fingertips;The three Yang meridians of the hand all start from the fingertips, traveling from the hands … 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
Here is a summary of the common diseases associated with the pathways of the twelve meridians, presented in written form for your reference. According to the records in the Neijing, although the entire course of the meridians resembles a river flowing into the sea or a lush tree, the most important and emphasized part is … Read more
Subscribe to Topics Featured Articles Distribution Patterns of the Twelve MeridiansAbstract: Everything in nature has its own laws. The distribution of the twelve meridians in the human body is no exception; it has its own rules. If we can grasp these rules, it will not only make it easier to memorize the distribution of 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
Inheriting the legacy of Qi Huang, a public account with substance and warmth The records regarding the names of the twelve meridians are generally based on the “Ling Shu: Jing Mai” chapter. Besides “mai” or “jing” as its basic terms, the additional components can be divided into three parts: hands (arms) and feet, yin and … Read more
Understanding the daily circulation and operation of the human body’s meridians allows us to grasp every moment of life, starting from our breath. By relying on the meridians, we can comprehend the principles of Tai Chi, respect the regulations of Yin and Yang. The twelve meridians are all connected to the source of life energy, … 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
Understanding the circulation and operation of the body’s meridians throughout the day allows us to grasp every moment of life, starting from our breath. By relying on the meridians, we can comprehend the principles of Tai Chi, respect the order of Yin and Yang. The twelve meridians are all connected to the source of life … Read more