The Twelve Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Twelve Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Hand Three Yin Meridians: Shou Taiyin Feijing (Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian), Shou Jueyin Xinbaojing (Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian), Shou Shaoyin Xinjing (Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian) Hand Three Yang Meridians: Shou Yangming Dachangjing (Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian), Shou Shaoyang Sanjiao Jing (Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian), Shou Taiyang Xiaojing (Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian) Foot Three … Read more

The Pathways and Distribution Patterns of the Twelve Meridians

The Pathways and Distribution Patterns of the Twelve Meridians

✨ 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, Connections, and Distribution Patterns of the Twelve Meridians

The Pathways, Connections, and Distribution Patterns of the Twelve Meridians

✨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

The Composition of the Human Body in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Overview of Meridians and Collaterals

The Composition of the Human Body in Traditional Chinese Medicine: An Overview of Meridians and Collaterals

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

Memory Techniques for the Twelve Meridians (Recommended for Collection)

Memory Techniques for the Twelve Meridians (Recommended for Collection)

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 Twelve Meridians and the Twelve Time Periods

The Twelve Meridians and the Twelve Time Periods

1. Names of the Twelve Meridians The twelve meridians, also known as the twelve primary meridians, along with the Ren (任脉) and Du (督脉) meridians, are collectively referred to as the fourteen meridians. The twelve primary meridians include: Shou Shaoyin Xin Jing (Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian), Zu Shaoyin Shen Jing (Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian), Shou … Read more

Detailed Explanation of the Twelve Meridians in TCM (Including Specific Acupuncture Point Locations and Meridian Pathways)

Detailed Explanation of the Twelve Meridians in TCM (Including Specific Acupuncture Point Locations and Meridian Pathways)

【Twelve Meridians】 1. Classification of Names: The twelve meridians are classified into three yin meridians of the hands, three yang meridians of the hands, three yin meridians of the feet, and three yang meridians of the feet based on their connection to the internal organs’ yin and yang properties and their pathways in the limbs. … Read more

The Twelve Meridians: Yuan Points, Luo Points, and Shu Points – Understanding TCM Concepts

The Twelve Meridians: Yuan Points, Luo Points, and Shu Points - Understanding TCM Concepts

Hand Three Yin Meridians: Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian, Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian, Hand Shaoyin Heart MeridianHand Three Yang Meridians: Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian, Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian, Hand Taiyang Small Intestine MeridianFoot Three Yang Meridians: Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian, Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian, Foot Taiyang Bladder MeridianFoot Three Yin Meridians: Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian, … Read more

The Twelve Meridians and the Ren, Du, Chong, and Dai Vessels

The Twelve Meridians and the Ren, Du, Chong, and Dai Vessels

1. Lung Hand Taiyin Meridian (肺手太阴之脉) – 11 Points “Ling Shu – Jing Mai”: The Lung Hand Taiyin Meridian originates in the middle jiao, connects to the large intestine, and follows the stomach, ascending to the diaphragm and belonging to the lung. It emerges from the lung system, traverses under the armpit, descends along the … Read more

The Twelve Meridians and Their Pathways in the Human Body

The Twelve Meridians and Their Pathways in the Human Body

​ 十二经脉 (Shí’èr jīngmài) – The Twelve Meridians 又称“十二正经 (Shí’èr zhèngjīng)”,是十二脏腑所属的经脉,也是经络系统的主体。 十二经脉的名称由手足、阴阳、脏腑三部分组成, 包括手三阴经 (Shǒu sān yīn jīng)(手太阴肺经 (Shǒu tàiyīn fèijīng), 手厥阴心包经 (Shǒu juéyīn xīnbāo jīng), 手少阴心经 (Shǒu shǎoyīn xīnjīng))、 手三阳经 (Shǒu sān yáng jīng)(手阳明大肠经 (Shǒu yángmíng dàcháng jīng), 手少阳三焦经 (Shǒu shǎoyáng sān jiāo jīng), 手太阳小肠经 (Shǒu tàiyáng xiǎocháng jīng))、 足三阳经 (Zú sān yáng jīng)(足阳明胃经 (Zú … Read more