What are the basics of the Meridian System?
Meridians (simplified Chinese: 经络; traditional Chinese: 經絡; pinyin: jīng luò) are invisible pathways or channels through which Qi, the body’s vital energy, flows. They form a network that connects all parts of the body including the organs, muscles, bones and joints.
The meridian system supplies Qi to every part of the body, assists the distribution of blood and body fluids, maintains the balance between yin and yang elements, and protects the body against diseases. Along these channels are acupoints are through which the Qi of the organs and meridians is transported to the body surface.
There are twelve main meridians running along the arms and legs (six yin and six yang), and each relates to one of the Zang Fu, or internal organs: Along the arms are three yin meridians on the inside (Lung Meridian, Heart Meridian and Pericardium/Heart Governor Meridian) and three yang meridians on the outside (Large Intestine Meridian, Small Intestine Meridian, and Triple Burner/Warmer/Heater Meridian); Along the legs are three yin meridians on the inside (Spleen/Pancreas Meridian, Kidney Meridian, and Liver Meridian) and three yang meridians on the outside and along the back (Stomach Meridian, Urinary Bladder Meridian, and Gall Bladder Meridian).
Apart from these, there are two other chief meridians: Ren Meridian/Conception Vessel Meridian (running in the middle of the front) and Du Meridian/Governing Vessel Meridian (running along the spine at the back and up to top of the head).
Along the meridians are acupuncture points (acupoints). Stimulating important acupoints by way of Paida, acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, etc. can detect, alleviate health problems and improve one’s health.
⇧Laogong acupoint
⇩Neiguan acupoint
⇧Quchi acupoint
⇩Dazhui acupoint
⇧Zusanli acupoint
⇩Xuehai acupoint
⇧Fengshi acupoint (at the fingertip point)
⇩Yanglingquan acupoint
To better visualize the concept of Qi, and the meridians, think of the meridians as a river-bed, over which water flows and irrigates the land; feeding, nourishing and sustaining the substance through which it flows. (In Western medicine, the concept would be likened to the blood flowing through the circulatory system.) If a dam were placed at any point along the river, the nourishing effect that the water had on the whole river would stop at the point the dam was placed.
The same is true in relation to Qi and the meridians. When Qi becomes blocked, the rest of the body that was being nourished by the continuous flow, now suffers. Illness and disease can result if the flow is not restored.
According to Chinese medicine, when the blocked meridians are cleansed, diseases can be cured, thus restoring health. Paida and Lajin work directly on the meridians, hence instant, significant efficacy can be achieved.
⇧Baihui acupoint
⇩Yanglingquan acupoint
⇧Lingdao acupoint
⇩Sanyinjiao acupoint
3 cm from ankle
Renzhong acupoint⇳
Meridians (simplified Chinese: 经络; traditional Chinese: 經絡; pinyin: jīng luò) are invisible pathways or channels through which Qi, the body’s vital energy, flows. They form a network that connects all parts of the body including the organs, muscles, bones and joints.
The meridian system supplies Qi to every part of the body, assists the distribution of blood and body fluids, maintains the balance between yin and yang elements, and protects the body against diseases. Along these channels are acupoints are through which the Qi of the organs and meridians is transported to the body surface.
There are twelve main meridians running along the arms and legs (six yin and six yang), and each relates to one of the Zang Fu, or internal organs: Along the arms are three yin meridians on the inside (Lung Meridian, Heart Meridian and Pericardium/Heart Governor Meridian) and three yang meridians on the outside (Large Intestine Meridian, Small Intestine Meridian, and Triple Burner/Warmer/Heater Meridian); Along the legs are three yin meridians on the inside (Spleen/Pancreas Meridian, Kidney Meridian, and Liver Meridian) and three yang meridians on the outside and along the back (Stomach Meridian, Urinary Bladder Meridian, and Gall Bladder Meridian).
Apart from these, there are two other chief meridians: Ren Meridian/Conception Vessel Meridian (running in the middle of the front) and Du Meridian/Governing Vessel Meridian (running along the spine at the back and up to top of the head).
Along the meridians are acupuncture points (acupoints). Stimulating important acupoints by way of Paida, acupressure, acupuncture, moxibustion, etc. can detect, alleviate health problems and improve one’s health.
⇧Laogong acupoint
⇩Neiguan acupoint
⇧Quchi acupoint
⇩Dazhui acupoint
⇧Zusanli acupoint
⇩Xuehai acupoint
⇧Fengshi acupoint (at the fingertip point)
⇩Yanglingquan acupoint
To better visualize the concept of Qi, and the meridians, think of the meridians as a river-bed, over which water flows and irrigates the land; feeding, nourishing and sustaining the substance through which it flows. (In Western medicine, the concept would be likened to the blood flowing through the circulatory system.) If a dam were placed at any point along the river, the nourishing effect that the water had on the whole river would stop at the point the dam was placed.
The same is true in relation to Qi and the meridians. When Qi becomes blocked, the rest of the body that was being nourished by the continuous flow, now suffers. Illness and disease can result if the flow is not restored.
According to Chinese medicine, when the blocked meridians are cleansed, diseases can be cured, thus restoring health. Paida and Lajin work directly on the meridians, hence instant, significant efficacy can be achieved.
⇧Baihui acupoint
⇩Yanglingquan acupoint
⇧Lingdao acupoint
⇩Sanyinjiao acupoint
3 cm from ankle
Renzhong acupoint⇳
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