The twelve meridians of the human body connect the internal organs and the limbs. Therefore, understanding the characteristics of the symptoms associated with the twelve meridians can help identify the origin of the disease and the nature of the pathological condition. 1. Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian (Shǒu Tàiyīn Fèi Jīng) Pathway: Begins at the middle … Read more
【Traditional Chinese Medicine App】Read classic TCM books online/offline >>> The Twelve Meridians The Twelve Meridians, a classification of meridians, refers to the twelve primary meridians and their collaterals. In the “Lingshu: Ben Shu”, it states: “In acupuncture, one must connect to the beginning and end of the twelve meridians.” The twelve primary meridians are the … Read more
✨ The pathways and connection patterns of the twelve meridians in the human body (1) Pathway Patterns: The three Yin meridians of the hands originate from the organs and travel to the hands; the three Yang meridians of the hands travel from the hands to the head; The three Yang meridians of the feet travel … Read more
✨The pathways and connection patterns of the twelve meridians in the human body (1) Pathway Patterns: The three Yin meridians of the hands originate from the organs and travel to the hands; the three Yang meridians of the hands travel from the hands to the head; The three Yang meridians of the feet travel from … Read more
Origin of Meridians The theory of meridians is one of the core foundations of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM). The earliest documented references can be traced back to the “Pulse Book” unearthed from the Mawangdui tombs, which mentions “pulse” in the context of the “Eleven Meridians of the Feet and Arms” and the “Eleven Yin and … Read more
Inheriting Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture and Cultivating TCM Talent We hope more people can share this with their friends, allowing every Chinese person to learn and understand TCM. 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 … Read more
The interconnected and interwoven structure forms a powerful meridian system. The meridian system is mainly divided into six parts: the twelve primary meridians, the twelve divergent meridians, the eight extraordinary vessels, the twelve sinew channels, and the twelve cutaneous regions. Among these, the twelve primary meridians, twelve divergent meridians, eight extraordinary vessels, and fifteen collaterals … 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
The human body is an organic whole, with the five zang organs (heart, liver, spleen, lung, kidney) and six fu organs (gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, san jiao) interconnected through meridians. The zang and fu organs are like the essential facilities in a city, such as water plants, power plants, communication facilities, substations, … Read more
AcupunctureNeedlingNotesArticle The names of the twelve meridians consist of three parts: Hand and Foot, Yin and Yang, Organs. For example: “Hand-Taiyin-Lung Meridian” → Hand – Hand and Foot; Taiyin – Yin and Yang; Lung – Organ. 1. Hand-Foot In terms of the pathway of the meridians, those distributed in the upper limbs are called hand … Read more