EnglishThe twelve regular meridians form the backbone of the meridian system; each of them has branching collaterals that run crisscross to further connect and network the entire body. They construct a detail network system for transporting and nourishing the tissues.
MoreThere are eight extra meridians which are the Governor Vessel, Conception Vessel, Thoroughfare Vessel, Girdling Vessel, Yin Link Vessel, Yang Link Vessel, Yin Heel Vessel and Yang Heel Vessel. Their main function is to strengthen the links between the twelve regular meridians and also act as reservoirs of the fundamental…
MoreThe order and arrangement of the twelve regular meridians result in particular ways of communication inside the body, TCM uses Yin/Yang characteristics to distinguish and understand the pattern of meridian flow.
MoreIn Chinese medicine, to be knowledgeable about the meridian system is as important as anatomy and physiology in Western medicine.
MoreExternal contractions are classified into six stages of pathological changes that correspond to one of these particular meridians. TCM physicians aim to identify what stage of a disease a patient has by the signs and symptoms, and then decide the treatment accordingly.
MoreThe meridian flow chart shows a beautiful pattern with laws governing the meridian flow of qi inside the body. The pattern includes exterior towards interior, interior towards exterior, arm towards leg, and leg towards arm, etc.
MoreThe twelve regular meridians start and end at specific body locations, their pathways and interconnections are in precise manners, also each of the meridian branches out to connect an organ directly. The six pairs of meridians are more closely communicated, and their corresponding organs are more related both physiologically and…
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