Spercific discussions of the meridians and acupionts

[Janet]

The lung meridian of hand-taiyin originates from themiddle energizer, running downward to connect with the large intestine. Winding back, it goes along the upper orifice of the stomach, passes through the diaphragm, and enters the lung, its pertaining organ. From the lung system, which refers to the portion of the lung communicating with the throat, it comes out transversely. Descending along the medial aspect of the upper arm, it goes continuously downward along the anterior border of the radial side in the medial aspect of the forearm and enters cunkou. Passing the thenar eminence, it goes along its radial border, ending at the medial side of the tip of the thumb.

The branch proximal to the wrist emerges and runs directly to the radial side of the tip of the index finger and ends at the medial side of the tip of the index finger where it links with the large intestine meridian. (see Fig. 5)

Associated viscera: Lung, large intestine, stomach and middle energizer. Associated organs: Trachea and throat.

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[Janet]

Cyclical flowing and distribution

The pericardium meridian originates from the chest. Emerging, it enters its pertaining organ, the pericardium. Then, it descends through the diaphragm to the abdomen, connecting successively with the upper, middle and lower energizers.

A branch arising from the chest runs inside the chest, emerges from the costal region at a point 3 cun below the anterior axillary fold and ascends to the axilla. It further runs downward to the forearm between the two tendons and reaches the palm where it passes along the middle finger right down to its tip.

Another branch arises from the palm and runs along the ring finger to its tip and links with the triple energizer meridian. (see Fig. 10)

Associated viscera: Pericardium and triple energizer.


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[Janet]

Cyclical flowing and distribution

The heart meridian orginates from the heart. It emerges and spreads over the heart system. It passes through the diaphragm to connect with the small intestine. The exteriorly running part runs from the heart system to the lung. Then it turns downward and emerges from the axilla. From there it goes along the posterior border of the medial aspect of the upper arm and down to the cubital fossa. Then it descends along the posterior border of the medial aspect of the forearm to the pisiform region proximal to the palm and enters the palm. There it follows the medial aspect of the little finger to its tip and links with the small intestine meridian.

The branch from the heart system runs alongside the esophagus to connect with the eye system.


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[Janet]

Cyclical flowing and distribution

The large intestine meridian starts from the tip of the index finger. It runs upward along the radial side of the index finger and passes through the interstice of the first and second metacarpal bones, dipping into the depression between the tendons of m. extensor pollicis longus and brevis. Following the lateral anterior aspect of the forearm, it reaches the lateral side of the elbow where it ascends along the lateral anterior aspect of the upper arm to the highest point of the shoulder. Along the anterior border of the acromion, it goes up to the seventh cervical vertebra and descends to the supraclavicular fossa to connect with the lung. It then passes through the diaphragm and enters the large intestine to which it pertains.

The branch from the supraclavicular fossa runs upward to the neck, passes through the cheek and enters the gums of the lower teeth. Then it curves around the upper lip and crosses the opposite meridian at the philtrum on the governor vessel and upward to both sides of the nose to connect with the stomach meridian.



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[Janet]

Cyclical flowing and distribution

The triple energizer meridian originates from the tip of the ring finger and runs upward between the fourth and fifth metacarpal bones along the dorsal aspect of the wrist to the lateral aspect of the forearm between the radius and ulna. Then it passes through the olecranon along the lateral aspect of the upper arm and reaches the shoulder region. It moves forward into the supraclavicular fossa and spreads in the chest to connect with the pericardium. Then it descends through the diaphragm down to the abdo-men to join the upper, middle and lower energizers.

A branch originates from the chest and emerges from the supraclavicular fossa. From there it ascends to the neck and runs along the posterior border of the ear and to the comer of the anterior hairline. Then it turns down-ward to join the other branch at the cheek and terminates in the infraorbital region.

The other branch arises from the retroauricular re-gion and enters the ear. Then it emerges in front of the ear, crosses the previous branch at the cheek and reaches the outer canthus to link with the gallbladder meridian.




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[cjurakpt]

it may be spam, but at least it's informative...

[lhommedieu]

it may be spam, but at least it's informative...

Nothing you couldn't get from a quick look at Deadman, et. al.

I sent you a PM but I'm not sure if you are still set up to receive them.

Best,

Steve

[Henry123]

It would be good Janet if you actually have pictures of the various meridians you mention. It makes it alot easier for those who are not familar to comprehend.

[cjurakpt]

It would be good Janet if you actually have pictures of the various meridians you mention. It makes it alot easier for those who are not familar to comprehend.

it might be even better if Janet herself posed naked with the meridians drawn on her body with different types of palatable condiments...

[lhommedieu]

it might be even better if Janet herself posed naked with the meridians drawn on her body with different types of palatable condiments...

lol

Best,

Steve

[herb ox]

it might be even better if Janet herself posed naked with the meridians drawn on her body with different types of palatable condiments...

I'll get the nacho cheese sauce!

ox

[cjurakpt]

I'll get the nacho cheese sauce!

ox

which meridian would that be for? (e.g. - Spleen / Stomach: Bosco / Hershey's respectively...)

[couch]

For a good online meridian and point resource, I often point people to:

http://www.acuxo.com/

Has anyone read Channels of Acupuncture? Maciocia's new one...I'm only into the first chapter and it's quite a fascinating read regarding the flux and flow of meridian energy.

Best,
Kenton Sefcik

[herb ox]

Haven't read that one yet, but the most recent edition of Giovanni's "Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine" has some excellent detailed info on the 8 extra channels that just isn't found in CAM or the other Mainland texts.

Good stuff...

ox

[couch]

Haven't read that one yet, but the most recent edition of Giovanni's "Fundamentals of Chinese Medicine" has some excellent detailed info on the 8 extra channels that just isn't found in CAM or the other Mainland texts.

Good stuff...

ox

I have the old (skinnier) version. I really think that the 8 Extra Channel's Confluent points are powerful. I use them quite a bit when things line up for it. Can't wait to get to that in the text.

I think that most text are quite vague in regards to the Extra 8, so it's nice to see someone trying to fill in the blanks.

Best,
Kenton Sefcik