The “Study of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians” (奇经八脉考, Qí jīng bā mài kǎo), authored by Li Shizhen during the Ming Dynasty, is a specialized text discussing the eight extraordinary meridians. Li referenced historical literature to elucidate the principles of the “Inner Canon” (内经, Nèi jīng) and organized the pathways and therapeutic indications of the eight … 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
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
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
The meridians are the natural pharmacy of the human body, and to control this divine treasure, it is sufficient to understand the operational principles of the twelve meridians. This is the essence of the entire meridian theory in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). There are over three hundred acupuncture points on the twelve meridians, and it … 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
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
1. The Theory of Meridians explains the concept of meridians in the human body, the composition of the meridian system, its distribution, physiological functions, pathological changes, and its relationship with the organs, body structures, and Qi dynamics. This theory is a crucial component of the TCM theoretical system. 2. Meridians refer to the general term … Read more
The Six Fu organs refer to the gallbladder, stomach, small intestine, large intestine, bladder, and San Jiao (Triple Burner). Their physiological function is to “transport and transform substances,” and their physiological characteristics are “to excrete without storing” and “to be full but not overflowing.” Food enters through the esophagus into the stomach, where it is … Read more
An Overview of the Five Zang and Six Fu Organs in Traditional Chinese Medicine (Part 1) Watch the exciting content in video format Today, we will discuss the “Five Zang and Six Fu” organs. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the five Zang organs are the liver (Gan), heart (Xin), spleen (Pi), lung (Fei), and kidney … Read more