Treating meridians
Meridian treatment focuses on three main disturbances: excess, deficiency and stagnation, using methods such as acupuncture, acupressure, moxibustion and Tui Na.
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Subcategories
7 subcategoriesMeridians
In TCM, meridians form an energetic network that transports Qi and connects physical, organ and emotional functions.
Lees verderThe relationship between the organs and the meridians
In TCM, organs and meridians are closely connected but form distinct layers that must be assessed both separately and together.
Lees verderThe organ clock
The organ clock describes the 24-hour rhythm in which Qi circulates through the twelve Primary Meridians and each organ reaches its energetic peak for two hours.
Lees verderThe circulation of Qi
Qi circulates continuously through the twelve Primary Meridians in three successive circuits, with a fixed alternation of Yin and Yang.
Lees verderThe twelve Muscle meridians or Tendomuscular meridians
The twelve Tendomuscular meridians form the most superficial meridian layer and connect muscles, tendons, ligaments and movement.
Lees verderThe twelve Divergent meridians
The twelve Divergent meridians form deep connecting channels between the Primary Meridians, paired Yin and Yang organs and the head.
Lees verderThe fifteen Luo meridians
The fifteen Luo meridians connect paired Yin and Yang meridians and form an important linking layer within the meridian system.
Lees verderThe twelve Primary Meridians
The twelve Primary Meridians form the core of the meridian system and connect six Yin and six Yang meridians with their organs and elements.
Lees verderIntroduction to meridian theory
An introduction to meridians as an energetic network for Qi and Blood, protection, diagnosis and treatment within TCM.
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