What are the meridians in the human body?
The simplest definition is that a meridian is an energetic highway in the human body. Meridians allow for the flow of energy, known as Qi (pronounced “chee”), to circulate throughout the body. Meridians exist in corresponding pairs and each meridian has multiple acupuncture points along the pathway.
Where are the meridians in the body?
The 12 standard meridians, also called Principal Meridians, are divided into Yin and Yang groups. The Yin meridians of the arm are the Lung, Heart, and Pericardium. The Yang meridians of the arm are the Large Intestine, Small Intestine, and Triple Burner. The Yin Meridians of the leg are the Spleen, Kidney, and Liver.
How many meridians are there in human body?
12 meridians
In total, there are 12 meridians on each side of the body: 3 yin meridians (heart, lung, and pericardium) and 3 yang meridians (small intestine, large intestine, and sanjiao) of the arm, 3 yin meridians (liver, kidney, spleen) and 3 yang meridians (urinary bladder, gall bladder, and stomach) of the leg.
What are the 8 extraordinary meridians?
Shows the extraordinary meridians: Du Mai, Ren Mai, Chong Mai, Dai Mai, Yangqiao Mai, Yinqiao Mai, Yinwei Mai and Yangwei Mai. Listed for each meridian: Confluent point, Function, Pathological Symptoms, Pulse, Herbs and Coalescent points.
How do I heal my meridians?
The meridians can be stimulated or “awakened” and assisted to create uninterrupted flow by natural techniques such as massage, finger pressure or tapping. The technique used is a light, firm and gentle pressure on certain points which are held for up to four minutes or until a response is felt.
How do meridians get blocked?
The meridian system is like a network. Meridian blockage can be caused externally by excessive cold, wind, dampness, dryness, fire (heat) or injury. It also can be caused by emotions such as anger, sadness, fear, stress or depression, as well as an organ deficiency or malfunction.
How do I open a Ren Mai?
The Ren Mai is opened by certain points on the lung and kidney meridians, and it is intricately tied to both. It helps promote the descending of lung Qi (lung Qi is supposed to descend…if it doesn’t, symptoms like wheezing and coughing occur), as well as help the kidneys grasp the Qi.
What is the yang linking vessel?
The Yang Wei Mai, also known as the Yang Linking Vessel, is an extraordinary vessel that connects all the Yang channels at point G.B.-35 Yang Jiao. It impacts the external aspect of the body, attacking the Defensive Qi.