The “Su Wen: Blood and Qi Formations” states: “The Foot Taiyang (Greater Yang) and Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) are in exterior-interior relationship; the Shaoyang (Lesser Yang) and Jueyin (Absolute Yin) are in exterior-interior relationship; the Yangming (Bright Yang) and Taiyin (Greater Yin) are in exterior-interior relationship, which constitutes the foot’s Yin and Yang; the Hand … Read more
The Eight Principles of Diagnosis: A Comprehensive Overview of Disease Etiology The differentiation of Zang-Fu organs is the core; the differentiation of Qi, Blood, and Body Fluids is clear. External pathogenic heat diseases are differentiated by levels; assess the disease’s syndrome and type. Eight Principles Diagnosis – Exterior Syndrome Exterior syndrome is caused by external … Read more
The Theory of Yin-Yang and Five Elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine: Zang-Fu and Interior-Exterior Relationships Our ancestors discovered and believed that the natural world is a vast universe, while the human body is a small universe. In nature, there are the five elements: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth, while in the human body, there … Read more
Interpretation of the Huangdi Neijing (Fifty-One) The Theory of Meridians The term “meridians” refers to the collective name for the jingmai (经脉, meridians) and luomai (络脉, collaterals). Jingmai are the main pathways of the meridian system, while luomai are the branches. The meridians function to circulate qi and blood throughout the body, connect the zang-fu … Read more
IntroductionThe pathways and naming conventions of the twelve meridians reflect their primary distribution areas and the organs they connect. Understanding and flexibly applying this knowledge will help you quickly memorize the distribution of the twelve meridians, guiding acupuncture point selection and treatment in clinical practice. 1Location of the Twelve Meridians The twelve meridians are symmetrically … Read more