The Twelve Meridians and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels (Recommended for Collection)

The Twelve Meridians and the Eight Extraordinary Vessels (Recommended for Collection)

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

A Convenient Method to Remember the 12 Meridians and Their Corresponding Times

A Convenient Method to Remember the 12 Meridians and Their Corresponding Times

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 300 acupuncture points on the 12 meridians, and we do not need to … Read more

Illustrated Explanation of the Secrets of the Twelve Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Illustrated Explanation of the Secrets of the Twelve Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Click the blue text to follow us, dear, and while you’re at it, please pin this post The meridians are the pathways that circulate Qi and blood throughout the body, connecting the organs and tissues, facilitating communication between the internal and external environments, and transmitting information. The twelve meridians, as the main channels for Qi … Read more

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