Evolution of meridian theory.
10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240329-k0004
- Author:
Yi ZHU
1
Author Information
1. Department of Disease Prevention and Treatment, Chongqing Yubei District Hospital of TCM, Chongqing 401120, China.
- Publication Type:English Abstract
- Keywords:
ZHUO Lianshi;
Zangxiang Jingmai Yuanliu Zeyin;
book review;
visceral manifestation and meridians
- MeSH:
Meridians;
Humans;
History, Ancient;
China;
Medicine, Chinese Traditional/history*;
Books/history*
- From:
Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion
2025;45(4):531-534
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
Zangxiang Jingmai Yuanliu Zeyin (Exploration of Origin and Development of Visceral Manifestation and Meridians) reveals that the theory of visceral manifestation and meridians of TCM is evolved with Tiandao (way of heaven) in different periods of ancient times. In the Warring States period, the "way of heaven" referred to yinyang and four directions, based on which, the manifestation of four viscera was developed. During the Qin and Han dynasties, six meridians were developed on the basis of six types of qi. In terms of "six types of qi and five elements", five zang, six fu and eleven meridians were structured in TCM. Corresponding to the twelve cycles of the ecliptic and celestial sphere, twelve meridians were composed. The book displays a particular style of research with rich quotations, and provides a new way of thinking for the study of ancient TCM books.
