The Body Meridians

The Body Meridians
Meridian Flows and Acu-Point Charts
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The Body Meridians
Meridian Flows and

Acu-Point Charts
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Table of Contents
The Body Meridians .................................................................................................................................................. 4
The Energy Network of the Body ......................................................................................................................... 4
The Body Meridian System................................................................................................................................... 5
The 12 primary, paired meridians ......................................................................................................................... 5
The 2 single mid/central- meridians ...................................................................................................................... 5
The Stomach Meridian .............................................................................................................................................. 6
Stomach Meridian Acu-Points .............................................................................................................................. 7
The Spleen Meridian ............................................................................................................................................... 10
Spleen Meridian Acu-Points ............................................................................................................................... 11
The Heart Meridian ................................................................................................................................................. 13
Heart Meridian Acu-Points ................................................................................................................................. 14
The Small Intestine Meridian .................................................................................................................................. 15
Small Intestine Meridian Acu-Points .................................................................................................................. 16
The Bladder Meridian .............................................................................................................................................. 18
Bladder Meridian Acu-Points .............................................................................................................................. 19
The Kidney Meridian............................................................................................................................................... 24
Kidney Meridian Acu-Points .............................................................................................................................. 25
The Pericardium Meridian ....................................................................................................................................... 28
Pericardium Meridian Acu-Points ....................................................................................................................... 29
The Triple Warmer Meridian................................................................................................................................... 31
Triple Warmer Meridian Acu-Points................................................................................................................... 32
The Gallbladder Meridian........................................................................................................................................ 34
Gallbladder Meridian Acu-Points ....................................................................................................................... 35
The Liver Meridian .................................................................................................................................................. 39
Liver Meridian Acu-Points.................................................................................................................................. 40
The Lung Meridian .................................................................................................................................................. 42
Lung Meridian Acu-Points .................................................................................................................................. 43
The Large Intestine Meridian .................................................................................................................................. 44
Large Intestine Acu-Points .................................................................................................................................. 45
The Governing Vessel ............................................................................................................................................. 47
Governing Vessel Acu-Points ............................................................................................................................. 48
Conception Vessel Meridian.................................................................................................................................... 50
Conception Vessel Acu-Points ............................................................................................................................ 51
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The Meridian Clock ................................................................................................................................................. 53

The Meridian times - General Overview ............................................................................................................. 55
Five Elements Healing............................................................................................................................................. 56
The Water Element.............................................................................................................................................. 56
The Wood Element ............................................................................................................................................. 56
The Fire Element ................................................................................................................................................. 57
The Earth Element ............................................................................................................................................... 57
The Metal Element .............................................................................................................................................. 58
The Principles of Yin and Yang .............................................................................................................................. 59
YinYang Classification ..................................................................................................................................... 60
Practical applications: ......................................................................................................................................... 60
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The Body Meridians

The Energy Network of the Body
What are body meridians?
They are energy channels 'transporting' life energy (Chi/Qi) throughout the body. If there are blockages, leading to
lack of energy supply to certain areas of the body, or a surplus of energy in other areas...
The Body Meridians can be used for Treatment of a condition or/and Diagnosis.
Energy blockages can be the result of stress, an injury or trauma, or bad living habits (diet, habits/addictions, and
lack of exercise) and can be activated or sedated, and when balanced, are a key to good health - physical, mental
and spiritual.
Our energy flow affects how we feel, how we think, and the overall condition of our health situation. When the
body's life-force energy becomes blocked, various imbalances can result.
For centuries, in China, Japan, Tibet, India and other countries, life has been considered to be a bioelectrical/vibrational energy phenomenon.
It is only because of the existence of this energy in our body that we can move, breathe, digest food think and
even feel.
Different cultures call this energy by different names... 'Prana', 'Chetana' or 'Qi' (Chi) are some examples.
Qi is composed of two kinds of forces: 'Yin' and 'Yang'. A person remains in good health when there is harmony
and balance between these two forces.
If the balance is disturbed, that is, if the flow of one of these forces is greater than the other, illness arises. These
forces energies flow through definite channels in the body, called 'body meridians' (the body's healing energy
pathways).
Meridian massage (Meridian flush and Meridian tapping) Acupressure and Acupuncture - use the Body Meridians
and Acu-points to promote balance and health.
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The Body Meridian System

There are 14 Main Body Meridians
12 Paired Meridians and 2 Single Meridians
Meridian Pairs complement each other one Yin (energy flowing up )
the other
Yang (energy flowing down )
The 12 primary, paired meridians

6 yang and 6 yin yin and yang forming a pair.
Stomach meridian (yang) flows to the Spleen meridian (yin)
Heart meridian (yin) flows to the Small Intestine meridian (yang)
Bladder meridian (yang) flows to the Kidney meridian (yin)
Pericardium meridian (yin) flows to Triple
Warmer meridian (yang)
Gallbladder meridian (yang) flows to the Liver meridian (yin)
Lung meridian (yin) flows to the Large Intestine meridian (yang)
The 2 single mid/central- meridians
Governing Vessel flows into the Conception Vessel
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The Stomach Meridian

Nourishment - Physical and Emotional
The stomach meridian is a yang meridian and is paired with the yin Spleen meridian. It functions with
the Spleen Meridian in the assimilation of Qi from food through digestion and absorption.
The stomach meridian starts at ST1, between the

lower eyelid and the eye socket, and runs down the
face and loops up to the forehead.
At ST8, it backtracks down across the shoulder,
down the ribs, along the stomach, and then down the
leg ending at ST45, the outside edge of the second
toe.
Stomach Meridian Element:
Earth element with strong nurturing qualities.
Physical Imbalances:
Digestive and stomach problems - abdominal pain,
distension, edema, vomiting, sore throat, facial
paralysis, upper gum toothache, nose bleeding.
Emotional Imbalances:
Anxiety, worry, skepticism, poor confidence,
feelings of suspicion or mistrust.
When Balanced:
Fairness, openness and caring.
Peak Hours: 7-9 am
Chakra: Root Chakra
Foods:
Root Vegetables such as carrots, parsnip, turnips, and
all the other types of food that come from the earth.
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Stomach Meridian Acu-Points
ST1 Chengqi - Redness, swelling and pain of the eye,

night blindness, twitching of the eyelids
ST2 Sibai - Myopia, corneal opacity, redness, itching
and pain of the eye, twitching of the eyelids, facial
paralysis, headache, vertigo
ST3 Juliao - Facial paralysis, twitching of the eyelids,
epistaxis, toothache, swelling of the lips and cheeks
ST4 Dicang - Twitching of the eyelids, twitching of the
corner of the mouth, facial distortion, drooling
ST5 Swelling of the cheek, toothache

ST6 Jiache - Lockjaw, Swelling of the cheek, toothache
and swelling of cheeks
ST7 Xiaguan - Deafness, tinnitus, nasal congestion,
toothache, lockjaw, facial distortion and swelling and pain
of the cheeks
ST8 Touwei - Headache, vertigo, twitching of the
eyelids
ST9 Renying - Sore throat, scrofula, goiter, asthma,

hypertension
ST10 Sore throat, cough and asthma
ST11 Chest congestion, cough and asthma, dyspnea
ST12 ST16 Cough, asthma, sore throat
ST18 Rugen - Chest pain, cough and asthma, hiccup
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ST19 ST21 Stomach ache, Gastric pain,

vomiting, poor appetite, abdominal distention,
diarrhea
ST22 Abdominal distention and pain,
borborygmus, diarrhea
ST23 Psychosis, irritability, protruding tongue
ST24 Manic psychosis, vomiting, protruding
tongue, stiff tongue
ST25 Tianshu - Abdominal distention,
borborygmus, pain around the umbilicus,
constipation, diarrhea, dysentery, irregular
menstruation
ST26 Abdominal pain, hernia
ST27 Lower abdominal distention and pain
ST28 Shuidao - Lower abdominal distention,
infertility, hernia
ST29 Guilai - Irregular menstruation, hernia,
abdominal pain, hernia, prolapse of the uterus
ST30 Qichong - Hernia, irregular menstruation,
irritability, impotence
ST31 Muscular atrophy, weakness, numbness

and pain of lower extremities, coldness and pain
of the lower back and knee
ST32 Futu - Paralysis or weakness of the lower
extremities, coldness and pain of the lower back
and knee
ST33 Coldness and pain of the lower
extremities and knee, limitation of the lower
extremities, hernia, abdominal distention and pain
ST34 Liangqiu - Stomach ache, Acute gastric
pain, swelling and pain of the knee joint,
weakness of the lower extremities
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ST35 Dubi - Swelling and pain of the knee joint

ST36 Gastric pain, vomiting, dysphagia, abdominal distention,
borborygmus, diarrhea, indigestion, dysentery, constipation,
abdominal pain, palpitation, shortness of breath, poor appetite,
lassitude, dizziness, insomnia, cough and asthma, pain in the knee
joint
ST37 Shangjuxu - Abdominal pain, borborygmus,
constipation, diarrhea, muscular atrophy, weakness, numbness
and pain of the lower extremities
ST38 Tiaokou - Coldness, pain, and weakness of the shoulder,
muscular atrophy, weakness, numbness and pain of the lower
extremities, swelling of the foot, spasm
ST39 Xiajuxu - Lower abdominal pain, pain in the lower back
referring to pain in the testicles, diarrhea, dysentery, muscular
atrophy, weakness, numbness and pain of the lower extremities
ST40 Fenglong - Vomiting, constipation, cough, excessive
phlegm, asthma, psychosis, headache, dizziness, paralysis or
ST41 Jiexi - Pain of the ankle joint, weakness and muscular

atrophy, numbness and pain of the lower extremities, headache,
dizziness, manic psychosis, abdominal distention, constipation
ST42 Chongyang - Gastric pain, abdominal distention,
swelling and pain of the dorsum of the foot, swelling of the face,
toothache, deviation of the mouth and eye
ST43 Xiangu - Myasthenia of the upper eyelid and difficulty
opening the eyes, facial and general edema, swelling and pain of
the dorsum of the foot, abdominal pain
ST44 Neiting - Toothache, sore throat, dry mouth, epistaxis,
abdominal distention, constipation, gastric pain, swelling and pain
of the dorsum of the foot, dysentery, diarrhea
ST45 Lidui - Swelling of the face, toothache, sore throat,
epistaxis, nightmare, manic psychosis
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The Spleen Meridian

Self Esteem and Open Mindedness...
The spleen meridian starts at the tip of the great toe.

From there it runs along the medial aspect of the foot at the
junction of the red and white skin.
It continues up the inner leg, up across the groin, the stomach,
through the diaphragm.
It connects with the stomach and heart meridian.
The spleen meridian is a yin meridian and is paired with
the stomach meridian (yang).
Element:
Earth element with strong nurturing qualities.
Digestive and stomach problems.
Worry, poor concentration, forgetful-ness, cloudy thought
process, addiction, attachment, obsession, gluttony, jealousy,
self-pity, strong concern about opinions of others,
stubbornness, low self-esteem, poor self-image.
When Balanced:
Fairness, openness, deep thinking and reminiscence, self
esteem
Peak Hours: 9-11 am
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Spleen Meridian Acu-Points

SP1 Yinbai - Unconsciousness, convulsion,
menorrhagia, bloody stools, psychosis, nightmares
SP2 Dadu - Gastric pain, diarrhea, constipation,
vomiting
SP3 Taibai - Gastric pain, abdominal pain, diarrhea,
heaviness of the body, pain of joints
SP4 Gongsun - Abdominal distention, acute and
chronic stomachache, vomiting, insomnia
SP5 Shangqiu - Abdominal distention, pain in the

foot and ankle, hemorrhoids, diarrhea, constipation,
jaundice
SP6 Sanyinjiao - Irregular menstruation,
dysmenorrhea, premature ejaculation, pain in the penis,
hernia, testicular atrophy, abdominal distention,
diarrhea, paralysis of the foot, muscular pain, diseases
of the skin, urticaria, insomnia, headache, dizziness
SP7 Lougu - Abdominal distention, numbness of the
lower extremities
SP8 Diji - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, dysuria, edema,
irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, spermatorrhea,
impotence, lumbar pain
SP9 Xinlingquan - Abdominal pain, abdominal
distention, incontinence of urine, diarrhea, jaundice
SP10 Xuehai - Gynecological problems,

menstruation problems, eczema
SP11 Inguinal region pain
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SP12 Chongmen - Lower abdominal pain, hernia,

irregular menstruation
SP14 and SP13 Diarrhea, constipation, hernia
SP15 Daheng - Diarrhea, constipation, abdominal
pain
SP16 Abdominal pain
SP17 Pain in the chest, hypochondria, nausea,

vomiting, jaundice
SP19 and SP 18 - Pain in the chest
SP20 Cough
SP21 Dabao - Chest pain, cough, asthma, aching and
weakness of the limbs
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The Heart Meridian

Ruler of Emotions
The heart meridian is a yin meridian and is paired

with the Small Intestine meridian.
It reveals itself through the brightness in the eyes,
governs Fire and Heat, rules the blood and its vessels
and directs circulation - it is the House of the Spirit.
It originates from the heart, emerges and spreads over
the heart system, passes through the diaphragm to
connect with the small intestine.
The exterior (surface) part runs to the lung, then turns
downward along the arm. It ends in the inner tip of the
little finger.
It rules:
blood, tongue, throat, sweat, facial complexion,
adrenals, thyroid, prostate and pituitary gland.
It opens into the tongue and controls speech.
Element:
Belonging to the Fire element, the Heart Meridian is
associated with warmth, laughter and enthusiasm.
Just as the summer season, associated with the Fire
element, brings blossoming and maturing - the
flowering of all the seeds planted in the spring - love
is the blossoming of the human being. It is indeed who
we are in full "bloom".
Nowhere is such love felt more deeply than in the
Heart.
Shortness of breath, cold feeling in the chest and limbs, palpitations, cold sweat, inability to speak, memory failure
and restless sleep.
The heart is the ruler of all emotions. Signs of imbalance include sadness, absence of laughter, depression, fear,
anxiety, hysteria, erratic behavior, alternating joy and melancholy, dullness, yearning for love, jealousy and
sorrow.
When Balanced:
Tranquility, gentleness, emotional balance, spirit, love, integrity, optimism, emotional and spiritual growth, zest
for life, control of thoughts and senses, conscience and wisdom.
Peak Hours: 11 am - 1 pm
Chakra: Heart Chakra
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Heart Meridian Acu-Points

HT1 Jiquan - Chest congestion, shortness of
breath, emotional problems, dry mouth, terrible
thirst, yellowish eyes
HT2 Cardiac pain, sudden loss of voice
HT3 - Shaohai - Angina pectoris, amnesia,
susceptible to laughing, mania, epilepsy, numbness
of arm, tremor of hand, headache, dizziness
HT4 - Lingdao - Angina pectoris, palpitation,

susceptible to laughing, sorrow and fright, stiffness
of the tongue
HT5 Tongli - Palpitation, Sudden loss of voice,
stiffness of the tongue
HT6 Yinxi - Cardiac pain, palpitation due to fright,
sudden loss of voice, fever and night sweat
HT7 Shenmen - Amnesia, cardiac pain,
palpitations, irritability, chest pain, insomnia, mania,
finger numbness
HT8 Shaofu - Palpitation, chest pain, spasmodic

pain of little finger
HT9 Shaochong - Palpitation, pain in the chest,
mania, coma
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The Small Intestine Meridian

Sorting of the Pure and Impure...
The small intestine meridian is a yang meridian

and is paired with the heart yin meridian.
It receives and transforms food by separating
the Pure from the Impure, with the Pure becoming
bodily fluids and the impure becoming urine - this
function also operates on emotional, mental and
spiritual levels.
This meridian is responsible for digestion, water
absorption, nutrient absorption and bowel functions.
The Small Intestine Meridian starts from the tip of
the little finger and crosses the wrist.
It runs upwards along the posterior side of the
forearm until it reaches the back of shoulder where it
ends at the uppermost part of the back (the bottom of
the neck). At this position, it travels externally across
the neck and cheek until it reaches the outer corner of
the eye and then ends in the ear.
Element:
Fire
Signs include bluish lips with white border,
emaciation, profuse sweating, swellings of nodules,
hemicranias, tinnitus, pain around the ear, and pain
depressing the abdomen.
A feeling of mental deficiency due to inability to assimilate ideas, and insecurity. Forgetfulness, indecision,
unclear thought process. Restlessness and difficulty in expressing emotions.
When Balanced:
Healthy expressions are love, joy, warmth, vitality, excitement, memory, ability in making decisions, clarity of
thought.
Peak Hours: 1-3 pm
Chakra: Root Chakra - Base Chakra
Foods:
Root Vegetables such as turnips and celery. Bitter greens (spinach, kale...).
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Small Intestine Meridian Acu-Points
SI1 - Shaoze - Apoplexy, loss of consciousness,

insufficient lactation, sore throat
SI2 - Qiangu - Numbness of the fingers, fever,
headache, tinnitus, deafness
SI3 - Houxi - Pain and rigidity of the head and neck,
redness, swelling and pain in the eyes, sore throat,
mania, pain in the lumbar and sacrum, acute spasm
in the finger, elbow and arm, epilepsy, deafness
SI4 - Wangu - Jaundice, cataract, tinnitus, deafness,
pain in the lumbar and leg, contracture of the fingers,
pain in the wrist, weakness to hold things in the
hand, pain and rigidity of the head and neck
SI5 - Yangu - Neck pain, headache, redness,
swelling and pain in the eyes, tinnitus, deafness,
mania, epilepsy, pain of the hand and wrist
SI6 - Yanglao - Blurred vision, aching of the

shoulder, back, elbow and arm, acute lumbar pain
SI7 - Zhizheng - Headache, dizziness, depressive,
stiff neck, weakness of the joints, aching and
dysfunction of the elbow, warts
SI8 - Xiaohai - Pain in the elbow and arm, epilepsy
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SI9 - Jianzhen - Pain in the shoulder and arm,

tinnitus, deafness
SI10 - Naoshu - Pain in the shoulder and arm
SI11 - Tianzong - Pain in the shoulder and arm,
asthma, cough, breast abscess
SI12 - Bingfeng - Pain in the shoulder and scapular
region, aching and numbness of the upper extremities
SI13 - Quyuan - Pain in the shoulder and scapular
region
SI14 - Jianwaishu - Pain or stiffness in the shoulder
and back, cough, asthma
SI15 - Jianzhongshu - Cough, asthma, pain in the
shoulder and back
SI16 - Sore throat, sudden loss of voice, pain and

rigidity of the neck, tinnitus, deafness
SI17 - Tianrong - Tinnitus, deafness, sore throat,
swelling and pain of the neck
SI18 - Quanliao - Twitching of eyelids, facial

paralysis, tooth ache, swelling of the cheek
SI19 - Tinggong - Tinnitus, deafness, otorrhea
(discharge from the ear), toothache, dysfunction of
the maxillary joint
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The Bladder Meridian

Guardian of Peace
The Bladder Meridian is a Yang Meridian and is

paired with the Yin Kidney Meridian.
This meridian is the longest and most complex
meridian.
It starts at the inner portion of the eyelid and travels
across the front of the head, to the back of the head.
It then forms two branches that travel down the back
to the sacrum along the spine, goes along the middle
of the buttocks, and then to the back of the thighs.
The two branches then meet behind the knees and
travel between the calves along the Achilles tendon
to the outside of the foot.
The Bladder Meridian ends at the outside of the little
toe.
Element: Water
Headaches, back problems, or urinary problems including excessive urination and incontinence, pain in the eyes,
tearing and colds.
Lack of energy, inflexibility and fearfulness - Resisting change
When Balanced: Hopeful, looking forward, calm and peaceful
Peak Hours: 3 pm -5 pm
Foods: Water
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Bladder Meridian Acu-Points
BL1 - Jingming Blurred vision, dizziness, nearsightedness, night blindness, color blindness
BL2 Cuanzhu - Facial distortion, blurred vision,
redness, swelling and pain of the eye, twitching of
eyelids, prolapse of eyelids, headache
BL3 Meichon - Headache, vertigo, nasal

congestion
BL4 Qucha - Headache, nasal congestion,
epistaxis, blurring of vision
BL5 - Wuchu Headache, dizziness
BL6 Chengguang - Blurring of vision, dizziness
BL7 Tongtian Nasal congestion, nasal polyps,
nasal ulcers, rhinorrhoea, epistaxis, headache,
dizziness
BL8 Luoque - Blurring of vision, tinnitus

BL9 Yuzhen - Headache and neck pain, blurring
of vision, nasal congestion
BL10 Tianzhu - Headache, stiff neck, dizziness,
headache, pain in the shoulder and back, depressive
psychosis, epilepsy
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BL11 - Dazhu - Stiff neck, pain in the

shoulder and back, headache, nasal
obstruction, sore throat, cough and
fever
BL12 Fendmen - Common cold,
cough, fever, headache, neck stiffness,
pain in the chest and back
BL13 Feishu - Fever, cough,
hemoptysis, night sweating, nasal
congestion
BL14 Jueyinshu - Angina pectoris,
palpitation, vomiting, cough, chest
congestion
BL15 Xinshu - Angina pectoris,
palpitation, chest congestion, shortness
of breath, insomnia, cough and night
sweating
BL16 Dushu - Angina pectoris, chest
congestion, gastric pain, abdominal
pain, cough, asthma
BL17 Geshu - Vomiting, Acute
epigastric pain, hiccup, dysphagia,
blood in the stools, cough, asthma
BL18 Ganshu - Jaundice, dizziness, eye diseases, vomiting, back pain, epilepsy
BL19 Danshu - Jaundice, bitter taste in mouth, fever
BL20 Pishu - Abdominal distention, jaundice, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, blood in the stools
BL21 Weishu - Vomiting, abdominal distention, pain in the chest and back
BL22 Sanjiaoshu - Abdominal distention, vomiting, diarrhea, dysentery, stiffness and pain in the loins and back
BL23 Shenshu - Lower back pain, deafness, tinnitus, cough, asthma
BL24 Qihaishu - Abdominal distention, haemorrhoids
BL25 Dachangshu - Abdominal distention, diarrhea, constipation, bleeding hemorrhoids, lumbar pain
BL26 Guanyuanshu - Pain in the lumbosacral region, abdominal distention, diarrhea, frequent urination
BL27 Xianochangshu - Diarrhea, urinary problems, lower abdominal distention and pain
BL28 Pangguangshu - Dysuria, stiffness and pain in loins and spine, leg pain, diarrhea, constipation
BL29 Zhonglushu - Diarrhea, hernia, lower back pain and stiffness
BL30 Baihuanshu - Irregular menstruation, hernia
BL31 Shhangliao - Dysuria, impotence, irregular menstruation, prolapse of uterus
BL32 Ciliao - Irregular menstruation, pain, weakness, and numbness of the lower extremities, hernia, dysuria,
impotence
BL33 Zhongliao - Irregular menstruation, constipation, diarrhea, unsmooth urination
BL34 Xialiao - Lower abdominal pain, constipation, unsmooth urination, irregular menstruation
BL35 Huiyang - Diarrhea, blood in the stools, hemorrhoids, impotence
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BL36 Chengfu - Pain in the waist, haemorrhoids

BL37 Yinmen - Lumbar pain, pain, numbness and
BL39 Weiyang - Stiffness and pain of waist and
spine, lower abdominal distention, spasmodic pain in
foot and legs
BL40 Weizhong - Lumbar pain, spasm and
weakness of the lower extremities, abdominal pain,
vomiting, diarrhea
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BL41 Fufen - Rigidity and pain of the neck, spasm of the shoulder and back, numbness of the elbow and arm
BL42 Pohu - Cough, asthma, pulmonary tuberculosis, neck stiffness, pain in the shoulder and back
BL43 Gaohuang - Pulmonary tuberculosis, cough, asthma, poor appetite, loose stools, emaciation and
weakness, aching pain in the shoulder and back
BL44 Shentang - Cardiac pain, palpitations, insomnia, chest congestion, cough, asthma
BL45 Yixi - Cough, asthma, pain of the shoulder and back
BL46 Geguan - Vomiting, belching, hiccup, stiffness and pain of the back and spine
BL47 Hunmen - Chest congestion and hypochondrium, vomiting, diarrhea, back pain
BL48 Yanggang - Jaundice, abdominal pain, borborygmus, diarrhea, diabetes
BL49 Yishe - Abdominal distention, borborygmus, vomiting, diarrhea
BL50 Weicang - Abdominal distention, infantile dyspepsia, edema
BL51 Huangmen - Abdominal pain, constipation, abdominal mass, breast disease
BL52 Zhishi - Impotence, lumbar stiffness and pain
BL53 Buohuang - Lumbar pain, abdominal distention
BL54 Zhibian - Dysuria, constipation, muscular atrophy, pain, numbness and motor impairment of the lower
extremities, haemorrhoids
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BL40 Weizhong - Lumbar pain, spasm and weakness of the

lower extremities, abdominal pain, vomiting, diarrhea
BL55 Heyang - Lumbar stiffness and pain, pain, numbness and
weakness of the lower extremities, hernia
BL56 - Chengjin Haemorrhoids
BL57 - Chengshan Haemorrhoids
BL58 Feiyang - Headache, dizziness, pain and weakness of the
lumbar and leg, haemorrhoids
BL59 Fuyang - Headache, heavy sensation of the head, pain,
numbness and weakness of the lower extremities
BL60 Kunlun - Acute lumbar pain, swelling

and pain of the heel, difficult labor, headache,
neck stiffness, dizziness
BL61 Pucan - Pain, numbness and weakness
of the lower extremities
BL62 Shenmai - Epilepsy, manic psychosis, insomnia, headache, neck rigidity, pain of the lumbar and leg
BL63 Jinmen - Headache, manic psychosis, epilepsy, infantile convulsion, lumbar pain, pain, numbness and
weakness of the lower extremities, pain in the external malleolus
BL64 Jinggu - Headache, neck rigidity, cataract
BL65 - Shugu - Headache, neck rigidity, pain of the lumbar and the leg, dizziness
BL66 Zutonggu - Headache, neck rigidity, dizziness, psychosis
BL67 - Zhiyin - Headache, eye pain, nasal congestion, difficult labour
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The Kidney Meridian

Root of Life
Reservoir of Energy
Seat of Courage and Willpower
The kidney meridian is a yin meridian (flows upwards), controls the

growth and development of bones and nourishes the marrow, which
is the body's source of red and white blood cells.
A weak kidney is therefore a prime cause of anemia and immune
deficiency.
In traditional Chinese medicine, the spinal cord and the brain are
forms of marrow, and therefore poor memory, inability to think
clearly, and backache are all regarded as indicators of impaired
kidney function and deficient kidney energy.
The Kidney meridian's vitality is reflected externally by the
condition of head and body hair and is associated with the entrance
hole of the ears.
Tinnitus (ringing ears) is thus a sign of kidney dysfunction.
The kidneys are the seat of courage and willpower, and therefore
any impairment in kidney meridian results in feelings of fear and
paranoia.
Intense fear can cause involuntary urination, a phenomenon also
known to Western medicine.
The kidneys are responsible for filtering waste metabolites from the
blood and moving them on-wards to the bladder for excretion in
urine.
Along with the large intestine, the kidneys control the balance of
fluids in the body.
In addition, they regulate the body's acid-alkaline balance (pH) by
selectively filtering out or retaining various minerals.
The yin kidney meridian is paired with the yang bladder meridian.
Element: Water
Chest pain, asthma, abdominal pain, irregular menstruation, impotence, hernia
Hysteria, paranoia, depression, fear, loneliness and insecurity
When Balanced:
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Wisdom, rationality, clear perception, gentleness and self-understanding.

Peak Hours: 5-7 pm
Foods: Water
Kidney Meridian Acu-Points
KI1 Yongquan - Kidney disorders, loss of

consciousness, headache, pain of the neck, dizziness,
infantile convulsion, manic psychosis, nausea, vomiting,
hysteria
KI2 - Rangu - Headache, dizziness, sore throat, diabetes,

KI3 Taixi - Impotence, ankle pain, frequent need to
urinate, deafness, tinnitus, irregular menstruation, lumbar
pain, headache, dizziness, blurring of vision, cough,
asthma, diabetes, insomnia, pain in the heel
KI4 Dazhong - Cough, asthma, retention of urine,
frequent urination, pain in the heel.
KI5 - Shuiquan - Irregular menstruation, unsmooth
urination
KI6 Zhaohai - Insomnia, dry mouth, sore throat,
constipation, retention of urine, irregular menstruation
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KI7 Fulio - Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, night

sweating, stiffness and pain in loins and spine.
KI8 Jiaoxin - Irregular menstruation, hernia, diarrhea,
constipation
KI9 Zhubin - Depressive psychosis, epilepsy, abdominal pain
and distension, vomiting
KI10 Yingu - Impotence, hernia, irregular menstruation,

retention of urine
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KI11 - Henggu - Lower abdominal pain, hernia

KI12 - Dahe - Lower abdominal pain, hernia,
impotence
KI13 Qixuc - Irregular menstruation, diarrhea
KI14 - Siman - Abdominal pain and distention,
diarrhea, edema, irregular menstruation,
dysmenorrhea
KI15 - Zhongzhu - Irregular menstruation,
dysmenorrhea, abdominal pain, constipation,
diarrhea
KI16 - Huangshu - Abdominal pain around the
umbilicus, diarrhea, dysentery, constipation, hernia,
pain in the loins and spine
KI17 - Shangqu - Abdominal pain, diarrhea,
constipation
KI18 - Shiguan - Vomiting, abdominal pain, constipation, infertility

KI19 - Yindu - Abdominal pain and distention, constipation, infertility
KI20 - Futonggu - Abdominal distention and pain, vomiting
KI21 - Youmen - Abdominal pain and distention, vomiting, diarrhea
KI27 - Shufu - Cough, asthma, chest pain, vomiting
and anorexia
KI26 - Yuzhong - Cough with dyspnea,
accumulation of phlegm, distention of the chest and
hypochondriac region.
KI25 - Shengcang - Cough with dyspnea, chest pain.
KI24 - Lingxu - Cough with dyspnea, distention of
the chest and hypochondriac region, mastitis.
KI23 - Shenfeng - Cough with dyspnoea, distention of the chest and hypochondriac region, mastitis.
KI22 - Bulang - Cough with dyspnoea, distention of the chest and hypochondriac region, vomiting, anorexia.
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The Pericardium Meridian

Guardian of the Heart
The Pericardium Meridian (also called 'Heart Constrictor' or 'Circulation-Sex' Meridian) is a yin
meridian and is paired with the yang Triple Warmer Meridian (also known as the Triple Energizer/Triple
Burner Meridian).
This meridian begins in the middle of the chest, at

the pericardium.
A branch descends internally through the diaphragm
to the upper, middle, and lower burners the Triple
Warmer.
From the starting point, a branch of the main channel
crosses the chest to emerge just outside the nipple.
It then ascends on the surface around the front of the
armpit and flows down the arm, through the biceps
muscle.
At the elbow crease it passes to the inside of the
biceps tendon, then down the middle of the front of
the forearm, between the heart and lung channels to
the wrist.
It crosses the middle of the palm to PC8 where it
divides. The main channel continues to the outer
corner of the middle fingernail.
Known as the 'King's Bodyguard' (in this case, the 'king' is the heart), the pericardium meridian is the heart's
protector. It is regarded as a Fire-energy organ.
The pericardium provides the heart with physical protection, its energy also protects the heart from damage and
disruption from excessive emotional energies generated by the other organs, such as anger from the liver, fear
from the kidneys, and grief from the lungs.
Extreme or long-lasting outbursts of the Seven Emotions disrupt energy balance and can be causes of disease.
Without the pericardium to protect the heart, it would be subject to damage from the strong fluctuations in energy,
caused by emotional ups and downs.
Disorders of the heart, chest, stomach and mind
When Balanced:
Joy, happiness and healthy relationships
Difficulty feeling and expressing emotions, depression,
aversions and phobias
Peak Hours: 7 pm - 9 pm
Foods: Sunlight!
Element: Fire
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Pericardium Meridian Acu-Points
PC1 Tianchi - Laryngitis, mastitis, breast feeding

problems, cough, chest congestion, asthma
PC2 - Tianquan - Distention of the hypochondriac

region, cough
PC3 - Quze - Angina pectoris, palpitation, stomach
ache, vomiting, diarrhea
PC4 - Ximen - Angina pectoris, palpitation, epilepsy,

chest pain
PC5 - Jianshi - Angina pectoris, palpitation, stomach
ache, mania, malaria
PC6 - Neiguan - Angina pectoris, palpitation,
stomach ache, vomiting, hiccup, insomnia, dizziness,
epilepsy, migraine
PC7 - Daling - Angina pectoris, palpitation, stomach
ache, vomiting, mania
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PC8 - Laogong - Angina pectoris, palpitation,

vomiting, foul breath, oral ulcer, sunstroke, mania,
epilepsy, toothache
PC9 - Zhongchong - Angina pectoris, coma,
sunstroke, infantile convulsion, stiffness and swelling
of the tongue
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The Triple Warmer Meridian

Three Burners for Life Energy Transformation
The Triple Warmer Meridian (also known as

Sanjiao/Triple Burner/Heater/Energizer) is a yang
meridian and is paired with the Pericardium
Meridian.
The Triple Warmer Meridian originates from the tip
of the ring finger, at the outside corner of the nail,
passes between the knuckles of the fourth and fifth
fingers, on to the wrist.
From here it ascends between the two bones of the
forearm (radius and ulna), through the tip of the
elbow, and up the back of the arm to the shoulder.
It moves forward into the chest to connect with
the pericardium meridian, the upper burner, the
abdomen and the middle and lower burners.
Re-emerging from the chest at the collarbone, the
meridian ascends the side of the neck and around the
back of the ear.
Element: Fire
Disorders of the side of the head, ears, eyes and throat, as well as diseases involving the regions through which the
meridian runs (gallbladder meridian, pericardium meridian, small intestine meridian)
When balanced:
Kind-hearted, stable mind and emotion of joy
Peak Hours: 9 pm - 11 pm
This meridian is responsible for the movement and transformation of various solids and fluids throughout the
system, as well as for the production and circulation of nourishing and protective energy.
It is a functional energy system, involved in regulating the activities of other organs, composed of three parts,
known as 'burners', located in thorax, abdomen, and pelvis.
The Upper Burner controls intake, the Middle Burner controls transformation, the Lower Burner controls
elimination.
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One branch rises internally to meet the gallbladder meridian on the forehead, then descends to join the small
intestine meridian on the cheek.
The superficial branch continues to the front of the ear and crosses to the outer corner of the eyebrow, where it
again joins the gallbladder meridian.
Triple Warmer Meridian Acu-Points

TW1 Guanchong - Sore throat, headache, redness
of the eyes, deafness, tinnitus, high fever
TW2 Yemen - Headache, malaria, sore throat,
redness of the eyes, deafness, numbness of the fingers
TW3 Zhongzhu - Headache, dizziness, redness of
the eyes, tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, pain in the
shoulder, back, elbow and arm, fingers unable to
extend
TW4 - Yangchi - Tinnitus, deafness, sore throat, pain
of wrist joints
TW5 - Waiguan - Migraine, facial paralysis, tinnitus,

deafness, common cold
TW6 - Zhigou - Sudden loss of voice, tinnitus,
deafness, aching pain in shoulder and back,
constipation
TW7 - Huizong - Deafness and pain in upper limbs
TW8 - Sanyangluo - Deafness, toothache, sore
throat, sudden loss of voice and pain in upper limbs
TW9 Sidu - Migraine, deafness
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TW10 Tianjing - Migraine, deafness, spasmodic

pain in elbow and arm, epilepsy
TW11 Qinglengyuan - Headache, yellowness of
the eyes, pain of the upper extremities
TW12 Xiaolou - Headache, neck rigidity, pain of
the shoulder and back
TW13 Naohui - Spasms and pain of the shoulder
and arm
TW14 Jianliao - Pain and limitation of the shoulder
and arm
TW15 Tianliao - Pain of the shoulder and arm,

acute neck rigidity
TW16 Tianyou - Headache, neck rigidity, eye pain,

deafness
TW17 - Yifeng - Facial paralysis, tinnitus, deafness,
toothache, hiccup
TW18 Chimai - Infantile convulsions, headache,
tinnitus, deafness
TW19 Luxi - Headache, tinnitus, deafness
TW20 Jiaosun - Migraine, mumps, neck rigidity,
tinnitus, deafness, cataract, toothache
TW21 Ermen - Tinnitus, deafness, toothache and
swelling of cheeks
TW22 Erheliao - Headache, tinnitus
TW23 Sizhukong - Headache, dizziness, redness
and swelling and pain of the eye, twitching of the
eyelid, toothache, epilepsy
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The Gallbladder Meridian

Courage and Initiative
The Gallbladder Meridian is a yang meridian and is paired with the yin Liver Meridian.
This Meridian's Qi (energy flow) is responsible, among other, for decision making and good judgments, as well as
providing courage and initiative.
This meridian begins just outside the outer corner of
the eye, turns down towards the ear and then up to the
forehead just within the hair line, then descends
behind the ear to the corner of the skull.
It then returns to the forehead above the center of the
eye and moves down the head to the bottom of the
skull.
It continues down the neck to the shoulder, descends
the side of the body along the ribs, to the waist and
pelvic. It continues down the outside of the leg, to the
ankle, ending on the outside of the 4th toe.
Element: Wood
Physical Imbalances: insomnia - waking up
suddenly, very early in the morning and not being
able to fall asleep again, tendons, tears, nails, eye
diseases, glaucoma, and night blindness, stiff neck,
ringing in the ears, dizziness
Emotional Imbalances: timidity, indecision, easily
discouraged... and resentment.
When Balanced: courage and initiative, decision
making and good judgment, sound sleep, healthy
expression and processes of creativity, planning,
brainstorming and analysis
Peak Hours: 11pm - 1am
Foods: 'Woody foods' - leafy greens and grains
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Gallbladder Meridian Acu-Points

GB1 Tongziliao - Tinnitus, deafness, headache,
redness swelling and pain of the eye, glaucoma, facial
distortion
GB2 Tinghui - Tinnitus, deafness
GB3 Shangguan and GB4 Hanyan - Migraine,
tinnitus, deafness, facial distortion, lockjaw, toothache
GB5 Xuanlu - and GB6 - Xuanli -Migraine,
redness, swelling and pain of the eye, sudden loss of
voice
GB7 - Qubin - Headache, toothache, lockjaw, sudden
loss of voice
GB8 - Shuaigu - Migraine, vertigo, vomiting
GB9 Tianchong, GB10 - Fubai, and GB11
Touqiaoyin - Headache, deafness, tinnitus
GB12 - Wangu - Headache, stiffness and pain of the
neck, toothache, ear problems, facial distortion,
epilepsy, malaria
GB13 Benshen - Headache, dizziness
GB14 - Yangbai - Pain of the eyes, blurred vision,
twitching of the eye lids, facial distortion, headache
and facial pain
GB15 - Toulinqi - Headache, vertigo, redness,
swelling and pain in the eyes, nasal obstruction,
tinnitus, deafness
GB16 Muchuang - Blurring of vision, glaucoma,
redness, swelling and pain of the eye, headache, nasal
congestion, swelling of facial region
GB17 - Zhengying and GB18 Chengling Headache, dizziness, acute stiffness of the lips, toothache
GB19 Naokong Headache, dizziness, rigidity and pain of the neck, psychosis, epilepsy
GB20 - Fengchi - Common cold, nasal congestion, headache, redness, swelling and pain of the eye, vertigo,
tinnitus, deafness, epilepsy, stiffness and pain in the neck
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GB21 - Jianjing - Stiffness and pain of neck, shoulder and

back, paralysis of upper limbs, breast abscess
GB22 Zhejin and GB23 Zhejin Chest congestion,

pain in the hypochondrium
GB24 Riyue - Jaundice, vomiting, acid regurgitating
GB25 Jingmeng - Urinary retention or pain and difficulty
with passing urine, kidney problems, edema, lumbar pain,
abdominal distension, diarrhea
GB26 Daimai - Abdominal pain, amenorrhea, irregular
menstruation, hernia, pain in the lumbar
GB24 Riyue - Jaundice, vomiting, acid regurgitating
GB27 Wushu and GB28 Weidao - Abdominal pain,

hernia, constipation
GB29 Juliao - Lumbar pain, weakness, numbness and
pain of the lower extremities
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GB30 - Huantiao - Pain in the loins, obstruction of lower

limbs
GB31 - Fengshi - Lumbar pain, weakness, numbness and

pain of the lower extremities
GB32 - Lumbar pain, weakness, numbness and pain of the
lower extremities
GB33 Xiyangguan - Coldness and pain of the knees and
numbness of shanks
GB34 Yanglingquan - Hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in

the mouth, jaundice, vomiting, weakness, numbness and
pain of the lower extremities, stiffness of neck
GB35 - Yangjiao - Distention and fullness of the chest and
hypochondria, weakness, numbness and pain of the lower
extremities, depressive psychosis
GB36 - Waiqiu - Distention and fullness of the chest and
hypochondria, weakness, numbness and pain of the lower
extremities, depressive psychosis
GB37 Guangming - Eye pain, night blindness, blurring of
vision, weakness, numbness and pain of the lower
extremities, distending pain in the breast
GB38 Yangfu - Migraine, distending pain in the chest,
numbness and pain of the lower extremities, sore throat
GB39 - Xuanzhong - Stiffness of the neck, distending pain
in the chest, sore throat, numbness and pain of the lower
extremities
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GB40 Qiuxu - Distention and pain in the chest, weakness,

numbness and pain of the lower extremities, redness,
swelling and pain of eyes, cataract, malaria
GB41 Zulinqi - Migraine, redness and pain of the eye,
pain in the hypochondrium, spasm, pain and numbness of
the foot and toes, irregular menstruation, breast abscess
GB42 Diwuhui - Headache, eye pain, tinnitus, deafness
GB43 Xiaxi - Headache, dizziness, redness, swelling and
pain of the eye, tinnitus, deafness, breast abscess
GB44 Zuqiaoyin - Migraine, redness, swelling and pain
of the eyes, pain in the hypochondria, tinnitus, deafness,
insomnia, cough
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The Liver Meridian

Replenishment of the Blood for Growth and Renewal
The Liver Meridian is a yin meridian and is paired with the yang Gallbladder Meridian.
It is responsible for filtering, detoxifying, nourishing, replenishing, and storing blood.
It regulates the amount of blood circulating, withdrawing and storing it when resting or sleeping, and releasing it
during exercise.
The Liver Meridian starts inside of the big toenail,
crosses the top of the foot, passes in front of the inside
ankle and up the inner aspect of the leg.
It continues upwards, passes the knee, and continues
along the inner thigh to the groin and pubic region,
where it circulates the external genitals.
It connects with the conception vessel in the lower
abdomen and further up enters both the liver and
gallbladder.
The meridian, then dips into the rib cage, runs up
through the throat, opening to the eye, and ends at the
crown of the head where it connects with
the governing vessel.
One meridian branch circles the mouth and another
branch, from within the liver, reaches the lungs, which
then restarts the cycle of Qi (Chi).
Element: Wood
Physical Imbalances: Liver function is reflected
externally in the condition of finger- and toenails and
by the eyes and vision. Blurry vision is often a result
of liver malfunction rather than an eye problem.
Emotional Imbalances: The liver governs growth and development, drive and desires, ambitions and creativity.
Obstruction of liver energy can cause intense feelings of frustration, rage, and anger... as well as irritability,
resentment, jealousy and depression.
When Balanced: Kindness, compassion, and generosity.
Peak Hours: 1am-3am
Foods: Leafy Greens... try a liver detox... or/and a detox diet.
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Liver Meridian Acu-Points

LR1 - Dadun - Headache, coma, hernia, epilepsy,
contraction of the genitalia, unsmooth urination,
LR2 - Xingjian - Headache, vertigo, travel sickness,
swelling and pain of the eye, glaucoma, insomnia,
painful urination, facial paralysis, hypochondriac
pain, bitter taste in the mouth, jaundice, swelling and
pain in the dorsum of the foot and numbness of toes
LR3 - Taichong - Headache, vertigo, redness and
swelling pain of eyes, glaucoma, nearsightedness,
facial paralysis, epilepsy, vomiting, hiccups, stomach
ache
LR4 - Zhongfeng - Hernia, dysuria, abdominal pain,
jaundice
LR5 - Ligou - Irregular menstruation, prolapse of the

uterus, hernia, lower abdominal pain
LR6 - Zhongdu - Hypochondriac pain, abdominal
pain and distension, diarrhea, hernia
LR7 - Xiguan - Swelling and pain of the knee,
obstruction syndromes of lower limbs
LR8 - Ququan - Irregular menstruation, unsmooth

urination, swelling and pain in the knee
LR9 Yinbao - Lower abdominal pain
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LR10 Zuwuli - Lower abdominal pain

LR11 Yinlian - Irregular menstruation
LR12 Jimai - Hernia, abdominal pain, pain in the

external genitalia
LR13 - Zhangmen - Abdominal pain, distention and

mass, diarrhea, vomiting, pain in the loins and spine
LR14 - Qimen - Hypochondriac pain, bitter taste in
the mouth, vomiting, hiccups
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The Lung Meridian

Controls Breath and Energy
The Lung Meridian is a yin meridian and controls
breath and energy. It is paired with the yang Large
Intestine Meridian. Together with the Heart
Meridian it assists with circulation of the blood.
Breathing directly affects the autonomous nervous
system. This is the reason, breathing exercised are
the basis for meditation and Chi exercises (Tai Chi,
Chi Gong, Yoga...)
Breathing forms a bridge between body and mind.
This meridian begins deep in the solar plexus
region (middle burner) and descends to meet
the large intestine meridian.
Winding up past the stomach, it crosses the
diaphragm, divides, and enters the lungs.
It then re-unites, passes up the middle of the
windpipe to the throat and divides again, surfacing
in the hollow region near the front of the shoulder
(LU-1).
From here it passes over the shoulder and down the
front of the arm along the outer border of the biceps
muscle.
It continues down the forearm to the wrist just
above the base of the thumb, and finishes at the
corner of the thumbnail.
Element: Metal
Disorders of the chest, lung, throat and nose
The Lungs are responsible for establishing the foundation of Qi for the entire body.
When Balanced:
Righteousness, dignity, integrity and high self-esteem
Peak Hours: 3 am - 5 am
Food: Air!
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Lung Meridian Acu-Points

LU1 - Zhongfu - Cough, asthma, distending fullness of lung,
suppression in the chest, pain in chest, shoulder and back
LU2 - Yunmen - Cough, asthma, pain in chest, shoulder and back
LU3 - Tianfu - Dyspnea, epistaxis, pain in the medial portion of the

upper arm.
LU4 - Xiabai - Cough, irritable and distending sensation in the
chest, pain in the medial portion or the upper arm.
LU5 - Chize - Cough, dyspnea, afternoon fever, sore throat, dryness
of the tongue, fullness in the chest, pain of the elbow and arm,
vomiting
LU6 - Kongzui - Cough, dyspnea, sore throat, aphonia (loss of

voice), headache
LU7 - Lieque - Cough, asthma, migraine, stiff neck, sore throat,
toothache, distorted face, feverish urination, feverish sensation in the
palms
LU8 - Jinqu - Cough, asthma, sore throat, pain in the chest, back
and wrist
LU9 - Taiyuan - Cough, asthma, sore throat, pain in the chest and
back, feverish sensation in the palms, weakness and pain of the wrist
LU10 - Yuji - Cough, aphonia (loss of voice), sore throat, feverish
sensation in the palms
LU11 - Shaoshang - Cough, asthma, sore throat, abdominal fullness,
mania
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The Large Intestine Meridian

Minister of transportation
The Large Intestine Meridian is a yang

meridian and paired with the yin Lung Meridian.
It controls the transformation of digestive wastes from
liquid to solid state and transports the solids outwards
for excretion through the rectum.
It plays a major role in the balance and purity of
bodily fluids and assists the lungs in controlling the
skin's pores and perspiration.
This meridian begins by the outside corner of the
index fingernail.
It runs along the edge of the finger, between the two
tendons of the thumb at the wrist joint and along the
outer edge of the arm to the elbow.
It continues to the outside of the shoulder muscle,
then crosses the shoulder blade and travels upward
over the muscle at the side of the neck to the cheek,
passing through the lower gums, then over the top lip.
The large intestine meridian ends beside the nostril.
Element: Metal
Paired with the lungs, the large intestine depends on the lungs for movement via the expansion and contraction of
the diaphragm, which works like a pump to give impetus to peristalsis by regulating abdominal pressure. Sluggish
bowels may be stimulated by deep diaphragm breathing and by strengthening lung energy.
Congested lungs and clogged bronchial passages may be cleared by purging the bowels.
Symptoms of abdominal pain, intestinal cramping, diarrhea, constipation and dysentery as well as disorders of the
mouth, teeth, nose and throat.
The Large Intestine meridian is affected by the emotions of sadness, grief, and worry. An imbalance in the Large
Intestine can result in physical weakness and provoke emotional introversion, accompanied by feelings of
depression, irritability, discouragement, distress and apathy and low self-esteem.
Peak Hours: 5am-7am
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Large Intestine Acu-Points

LI1 - Shangyang - Apoplexy, coma, toothache, deafness,
numbness of the fingers, high fever
LI2 - Erjian - Toothache, facial paralysis, dry mouth, sore
throat, numbness of the fingers
LI3 - Sanjian - Toothache, epistaxis, sore throat, swelling and
pain of the dorsum of the hand, numbness of the fingers,
somnolence
LI4 - Hegu - Redness, swelling and pain of the eyes, facial
paralysis, toothache, swelling and pain of the throat,
abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, dysentery, common
cold, cough, sweating
LI5 - Yangxi - Headache, toothache, tinnitus, deafness, mania,
epilepsy, pain in the wrist
LI6 - Pianli - Tinnitus, deafness, toothache, facial paralysis,

pain in forearm
LI7 - Wenliu - Headache, sore throat, abdominal pain and
aching pain in shoulder and arm
LI8 Xia Lian Pain in the arm and elbow, headache,
indigestion, diarrhea
LI9 - Shang Lian - Pain in the arm, indigestion, nausea,
constipation
LI10 - Shousanli - Toothache, swelling of cheeks, abdominal
pain, diarrhea, numbness of the upper limbs
LI11 - Quchi - Toothache, redness, swelling and pain of the
eyes, sore throat, abdominal pain, diarrhea, hypertension
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LI12 - Zhouliao - Pain in elbow and arm, numbness of upper

limbs
LI13 - Shouwuli - Pain in elbow and arm, somnolence
LI14 - Binao - Pain in shoulder and arm, stiff neck,
shortsightedness, night blindness
LI15 - Jianyu - Pain in shoulder and arm, scrofula
(tuberculous infection of the lymph nodes in the neck)
LI17 - Tianding - Sore throat, loss of voice, sensation of

something "stuck" in the throat
LI18 - Futu - Cough, asthma, sore throat, scrofula, goiter
LI19 - Kouheliao - Toothache, facial paralysis, nose bleeds,

nasal polyps
LI20 - Yingxiang - Nasal obstruction, loss of smell or taste,
nasal discharge, nasal polyps, rhinitis, sinusitis, allergies.
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The Governing Vessel

Sea of Yang
The Conception vessel and the Governing vessel are like midnight and midday, they are the polar axis of the
body ... there is one source and two branches, one goes to the front and the other to the back of the body ... When
we try to divide these, we see that yin and yang are inseparable. When we try to see them as one, we see that it is
an indivisible whole. Li Shi-Zhen
The Governing and Conception Vessels are two branches of the same source, and inseparable Yin-and-Yang,
front-and-back duality, forming a whole.
These vessels connect the uterus with the kidneys, heart, and brain.
Regulating the Governing and Conception Vessels is a priority in Medical Qigong practice.
Along these vessels, the Yang Fire and Yin Essence flow up and down the body, fusing the Water and Fire
energies together (Five Elements Healing).
This fusion facilitates a Yin and Yang balance throughout the body.
The Governing Vessel is yang in nature and starts
from the uterus, runs down to the central region of
the pelvis around the genitals and into the external
orifice of the urethra in women and around the
penis in men.
It passes by the anus, moves upward from inside
the coccyx and sacrum and enters the brain.
The external portion runs to the lower end of the
nose bridge and ends at the gum.
Governing Vessel Meridian Branches:
* The first branch runs side by side with the kidney
meridian, enters the spine from the coccyx and
sacrum region and links with the kidney.
* The second branch runs side by side with
the bladder meridian, ascends from the corner of
the eye, reaches the vertex (upper most part of the
head) and links with the brain. Then it runs
downward the neck beside the spine.
* The third branch arises directly from the uterus
and through the umbilicus, then passes through the
heart, enters the throat, comes to the mandible, runs
around the lips and ends below the eyes.
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Governing Vessel Acu-Points
GV1 - Changqiang - Constipation, haemorrhoids, prolapse of rectum, depressive or manic psychosis, epilepsy,
rigid and arched back, pain in the coccyx and sacrum area
GV2 - Yaoshu - Stiffness and pain in the loins and spine, irregular menstruation, haemorrhoids, epilepsy
GV3 - Yaoyangguan - Pain in the loins and sacral region, irregular menstruation, impotence
GV4 - Mingmen - Stiffness and pain in the loins and spine, irregular menstruation, morning diarrhea, impotence.
GV5 - Xuanshu - Local point for low back pain, diarrhea, indigestion, poor assimilation (undigested food in
stools), panic attacks, abdominal pain, indigestion, hernias
GV6 - Jizhong - Haemorrhoids, prolapse of the rectum, stiffness and pain in the loins and spine, epilepsy,
diarrhea, jaundice
GV7 - Zhongshu - Local point for back pain. Epigastric pain, abdominal pain and/or bloating, poor appetite,
amenorrhea
GV8 - Jinsuo - Stiffness of spine, depression, epilepsy, stomachache, jaundice
GV9 - Zhiyang - Distending pain in the chest and hypochondria, jaundice, cough, stiffness of the spine and back
GV10 - Lingtai - Cough, asthma, stiffness of spine and back.
GV11 - Shendao - Angina pectoris, palpitations, amnesia, insomnia, cough, asthma, stiffness of spine and back
GV12 - Shenzhu - Cough, asthma, epilepsy, pain and stiffness in the spine and back
GV13 - Taodao - Headache, stiff neck, stiffness of the spine, aversion to cold, fever, cough, asthma, epilepsy and
malaria
GV14 - Dazhui - Headache, stiffness of neck, cough, asthma, night sweating, epilepsy, febrile disease and
malaria.
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GV15 - Yamen - Sudden loss of voice, headache,

stiff neck depressive psychosis, epilepsy
GV16 - Fengfu - Epilepsy, stiff neck, headache,
dizziness, sore throat and loss of voice
GV17 - Naohu - Headache, dizziness, loss of voice,
stiff neck, manic and depressive psychosis
GV18 - Qiangjian - Headache, vertigo, facial
distortion, stiff neck, epilepsy and insomnia
GV19 - Houding - Headache, vertigo, stiffness and
pain in neck, manic and depressive psychosis,
epilepsy and insomnia
GV20 - Baihui - Headache, vertigo, wind stroke,
insomnia, and prolonged diarrhea
GV21 - Qianding - Headache, vertigo, sinusitis, redness, swelling and pain of eyes, epilepsy
GV22 - Xinhui - Headache, vertigo, sinusitis, nasal polyp, redness, swelling and pain of eyes, epilepsy
GV23 - Shangxing - Nasal obstruction, sinusitis, headache, vertigo, pain of eyes, epilepsy and malaria
GV24 - Shenting - Headache, vertigo, sinusitis, cataract, insomnia
GV25 - Suliao - Sinusitis, nasal polyp, running nose, unconsciousness, convulsion and suffocation
GV26 - Shuigou - Unconsciousness, depressive and manic psychosis, epilepsy, infantile convulsion, facial
distortion, toothache, lockjaw, nasal obstruction, stiff neck
GV27 - Dui Duan - Problems of the mouth and sinuses - tongue ulcers, bad breath (halitosis), pain and/or
swelling of the gums, nosebleed, nasal congestion, manic depression, epilepsy
GV28 - Yinjiao - Swelling and pain of the gums, oral sore, psychosis
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Conception Vessel Meridian

Sea of Yang
The Conception vessel, or meridian, plays

a major role in Qi circulation,
monitoring and directing all of the Yin
channels.
It forms a circular entity with
the Governing Vessel.
In Qigong, the Conception and the
Governing Vessels are considered the most
important among the Qi channels and
vessels, and must be trained first.
Whereas the Governing vessel runs from
the tailbone upwards along the mid-line of
the back through the vertebrae to the head,
this vessel runs up the anterior (front) of
the body, from the pubic area to the mouth.
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Conception Vessel Acu-Points

CV1 - Huiyin - This Acu-point has particular and
special qualities, but because of its location it is not
much used. Other points share some of its qualities,
such as CV2.
CV2 - Qugu - Irregular menstruation, unsmooth
urination, seminal emission, impotence.
CV3 - Zhongji - Irregular menstruation, unsmooth
urination, seminal emission, impotence, prolapse of
the uterus.
CV4 - Guanyuan - Diarrhea, irregular menstruation,
sterility, frequent urination, anuria, seminal emission,
impotence, hernia.
CV5 - Shimen - Abdominal pain, edema, unsmooth
urination, diarrhea, hernia.
CV6 - Qihai - Abdominal pain, edema, unsmooth
urination, diarrhea, constipation, hernia. Powerful
revitalizing and reinvigorating point.
CV7 - Yinjiao - Lower back pain, knee pain,
constipation, irregular menstruation, menstrual
cramps, infertility.
CV8 - Shenque - Abdominal pain, diarrhea, prolapse
of rectum, edema and prostration.
CV9 - Shuifen - Abdominal pain, regurgitation,
vomiting, diarrhea, anuria and edema.
CV10 - Xiawan - Abdominal pain and distension,
dyspepsia, vomiting, diarrhea and abdominal mass.
CV11 - Jianli - Stomach-ache, abdominal distension, vomiting, poor appetite and oedema.
CV12 - Zhongwan - Stomach-ache, abdominal distension, vomiting, hiccup, acid regurgitation, jaundice,
diarrhea, oedema, anorexia, dyspepsia, depressive and manic psychosis, postpartum syndrome, insomnia and
asthma.
CV13 - Shangwan - Stomach-ache, abdominal distension, vomiting and epilepsy.
CV14 - Juque - Angina pectoris, palpitation, amnesia, vomiting, acid regurgitation, hiccup, jaundice, depressive
and manic psychosis and epilepsy.
CV15 - Juiwei - Angina pectoris, palpitation, vomiting, cough, asthma, chest pain, abdominal distension,
diarrhea, hiccup, jaundice, depressive and manic psychosis and epilepsy.
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CV16 - Zhong Ting - Chest and intercostal distention

and pain, hiccups, nausea, anorexia and difficulty
ingesting.
CV17 - Tanzhong - Cough, asthma, chest pain,
angina pectoris, palpitations, insomnia, insufficiency
of lactation, vomiting.
CV18 - Yutang - Cough, asthma, chest pain and
vomiting.
CV19 - Zi Gong - chest issues - pain, cough, asthma,
vomiting and difficulty ingesting.
CV20 - Hui Gai - chest issues - pain, asthma,
wheezing, cough and difficulty ingesting
CV21 - Xuanji - Cough, asthma, chest pain and sore
throat.
CV22 - Tiantu - Cough, asthma, chest pain, sore
throat, sudden loss of voice, goiter, obstructive
sensation in throat.
CV23 - Lianquan - Sublingual swelling and pain,
sluggish movement of tongue, drooling, sudden loss
of voice and difficulty swallowing.
CV24 - Chengjiang - Facial distortion, swelling and
pain of gums, drooling and epilepsy.
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The Meridian Clock

Meridian Flow Wheel or Horary Clock
Each Meridian is related to an Element: Earth, Metal, Fire, Wood or Water.
Understanding the five meridian elements, gives us tools for treating imbalances arising from a lack or a surplus of
energy in certain channels...
The meridian clock is a very efficient tool for diagnosis of energy imbalances... and finding the right treatment.
Each Meridian is most active at certain times of the day/night The Meridian Clock - or Horary Clock is helpful in
pinpointing deficient or over-active meridian function. Studying the meridian pathways and Acupressure points
for transmitting Qi healing energy is key to transformational energy work
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Each of the 12 meridians flow in an up- or down-wards direction - one flows into another. Keeping these
lines/channels open is essential for good health. The energy of each organ meridian is strongest during 2 hours in
specific cycles, completing a 24 hour cycle every day.
6 meridians are 'Yin' in quality and move upwards and 6 are 'Yang' and move downwards.
Each meridian comes into highest action at a certain time of day... this is when its paired meridian is lowest. 12
hours later, this meridian is highest while the paired meridian is low.
Each meridian is influenced by elements and season - there are Five Elements - Water, Wood, Fire, Earth and
Metal.
You can become familiar with your body cycles by noticing the changes in the way you feel at different times of
the day/night.
The meridian clock graphic is helpful for quick reference.
System check...
Do you get tired at a particular times of day? Are you prone, at certain times of the day, to headaches? Are you
irritable? When? Grumpy? Energetic? Sharp?
The energy cycle is fairly similar in all of us... we just have to pay attention to it.
We can optimize these cycles by focusing on the meridians energizing specific acu-points and bring balance
in the energy flow.
In the Chinese system the five elements are not static forms - the more accurate translation would be: 'The Five
Walks' or 'The Five Moves'.
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The Meridian times - General Overview

Stomach Meridian (yang) 7am - 9am
Stomach problems, abdominal pain, distension, edema, vomiting, sore throat, facial paralysis, upper gum
toothache, nose bleeding, pain along the meridian
Spleen Meridian (yin) 9am - 11am
Problems of the spleen and pancreas, abdominal distension, jaundice, general weakness and sluggishness, tongue
problems, vomiting, pain and swellings along the course of the meridian
Heart Meridian (yin) 11am - 1pm (13:00)
Heart problems, dryness of the throat, jaundice, pain along the course of the meridian
Small Intestine Meridian (yang) 1pm - 3pm (15:00)
Pain in the lower abdomen, sore throat, swelling or paralysis of face, deafness, pain along the meridian
Bladder Meridian (yang) 3pm - 5pm (17:00)
Bladder problems, headache, eye diseases, neck and back problems, pain along the back of the leg
Kidney Meridian (yin) 5pm - 7pm (19:00)
Kidney problems, lung problems, dry tongue, lumbago, oedema, constipation, diarrhea, pain and weakness along
the course of the meridian
Pericardium Meridian (yin) 7pm - 9pm (21:00)
Poor circulation, angina, palpitation, diseases of the sexual glands and organs, irritability, pain along the course of
the meridian
Triple Warmer Meridian - Gland Meridian (yang) 9pm - 11pm (23:00)
Diseases of the thyroid and adrenal glands, ear problems, sore throat, abdominal distension, edema, swelling of
cheek, pain along the meridian
Gallbladder Meridian (yang) 11pm - 1am
Gall bladder problems, ear diseases, migraine, hip problems, dizziness, pain along the meridian
Liver Meridian (yin) 1am - 3am
Liver problems, lumbago, vomiting, hernia, urination problems, pain in the lower abdomen and along the course
of the meridian
Lung Meridian (yin) 3am - 5am
Respiratory diseases, sore throat, cough, common cold, pain in the shoulder and along the meridian
Large Intestine Meridian (yang) 5am - 7am
Abdominal pain, constipation, diarrhea, sore throat, toothache in the lower gum, nasal discharge and bleeding,
pain along the course of the meridian
Governing Vessel
Spinal problems, mental disorders, fever, nose problems, headaches
Conception Vessel
Diseases of the urogenital system, hernia, cough, breathing difficulties, breast problems
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Five Elements Healing

Five Elements Healing and the Seasons of the Year
To everything there is a season, and to every season there is a rhythm...
In the Chinese system the five elements are not static forms - the more accurate translation would be:
'The Five Walks' or 'The Five Moves'.
Every person is characterized by one of these elements or seasons (or a combination of them). In our life cycle we
travel through different phases - corresponding to different elements. Each season with its own rhythm.
While all five elements are present in every person, one or a blend of two or three elements are dominant and form
the personal rhythm. This tells us a great deal about that individual's health challenges, personality and spiritual
journey.
Each element has certain strengths and certain vulnerabilities.
When one element is excessively strong or weak, physical, emotional, and spiritual imbalances may occur.
Water corresponds with winter

Wood with spring
Fire with summer
Earth with the time of the Solstice or Equinox
Metal with autumn
The Water Element

The Rhythm of Winter embodies the seed, the embryo, and the potential.
Strong Water/Winter people embody a fresh spirit with childlike enthusiasm. Their energies may be limited, since
their season has little sun, but they know how to retreat into themselves and regenerate.
They reflect deeply and talk slowly. Their walk is unhurried and rolling like water.
Courage is their foundation... which, under stress, may turn into fear.
Meridians:
Kidney and Bladder Meridians
The Wood Element

The Rhythm of Spring - New Growth
Spring's rhythm embodies the power and insistence of new life.
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Wood Element people are strong and claim their space. Their vision of truth and justice inspire others. They are
sure of themselves with good judgement and wise decisions.
The spring person is at risk of becoming arrogant, inflexible and opinionated.
Wood Element people talk loudly, in choppy rhythm. Their walk also is choppy, hitting the ground with clear,
concise movements.
When under stress the Spring person's assertiveness may turn into anger.
Meridians:
Gallbladder and Liver Meridians
The Fire Element

The Rhythm of Summer - Fulfilment
The energy of a Fire Element person is like wildfire, spreading in every direction with a rapid, random and wild
rhythm.
Summer people act from their heart. They are warm, empathic, and joyful to exuberant characters.
They are charismatic people with the ability to pull their surrounding out of self-imposed limitations and spread
confidence.
They talk with laughter and skip in their walk. They often talk with their hands, arms or even entire bodies.
When Fire Element people are stressed, their joy and passion may turn into panic and hysteria.
Meridians:
Heart and Small Intestine Meridians
Triple Warmer and Pericardium Meridians
The Earth Element

The Rhythm of the Equinox - Late Summer - Harvest
Centred and in transition - in perfect balance... Earth Element people know about holding steady, symbol for
justice, fairness, stability and being properly anchored.
Earth is the element of harvest time, abundance, nourishment, fertility, and the mother-child relationship.
Earth Element people's motion is patient, reliable, logical, governed by service and duty to others, militaristic,
stubborn, and very energetic in a steady, patient kind of way.
Meridians:
Stomach and Spleen Meridians
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The Metal Element

The Metal Element is also known as the Air Element.
It is the force of gravity, the minerals within the earth, the patterns of the heavenly bodies and the powers of
electrical conductivity and magnetism.
Metal has structure, but it can also accept a new form when molten.
Metal Element people seem to be stretched between heaven and earth. The energies are serene, barren, yet
dignified.
Autumn embodies completion and the dying of the old making way for the new.
Autumn people have an urge for perfection and high achievements. What is perceived as impure - ideas,
behaviour, systems, is eliminated.
Metal Element people understand the world's grief - out of this sadness they are able to bring forth kindness,
honesty and integrity.
Autumn people may become overly serious or even sink into depression, shunning fun and lacking pleasure.
The talk of an autumn person has a weeping sound. Their walk is gliding, upright and tall with their head held
high gazing forward.
Meridians:
Lung and Large Intestine Meridians
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The Principles of Yin and Yang

And the Qi (Chi) Life Energy
Qi can be perceived in two states: Yin and Yang (yin yang):
* Yin - that of dispersion being formless

* Yang - that of condensation having form
Qi is dynamic - Formless Qi can transform into objects with form, and Qi of objects with form can revert to
formlessness.
The 'opposites principle' can be applied throughout our daily lives, on every level.
In the natural world everything contains these two opposite components. They not only oppose each other, but
also contain each other one cannot exist without the other coexisting and interdependent complementing
each other.
In traditional Chinese medicine all symptomatic diagnoses are based on the philosophy of this principle, the two
forces that control the running of the universe.
The Yin represents the feminine side of nature, encompassing darkness, tranquillity, expansion, depth, cold and
wetness. The moon and water are Yin elements.
The Yang represents the masculine principle, encompassing light, activity, height, contraction, heat and dryness.
The heaven, the sun and fire are Yang elements.
Yin is the force that causes things to expand and rise, Yang causes things to contract and descend.
Chinese medical treatments attempt to reach balance in a patient's body in order to promote health.
All diseases are due to an imbalance of Qi - Life Energy.
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YinYang Classification
Yang
Exterior, head, upper part, back, lateral side of limbs, skin, muscle, upper orifices, and Yang
meridians
Yin
Interior, feet, lower part, medial side of limbs, tendons, bones, lower orifices, Yin meridians, essence,
blood and body fluids.
Practical applications:
In the spirit of restoring proper balance, some rules of treatment have been established:
If cold - warm it;

If hot cool it;
If deficient augment it;
If excessive, smaller or eliminate it.
Also:
In Yang diseases treat Yin

In Yin diseases treat Yang.
These rules share the goal of restoring balance to Yin and Yang
Practice determining the Yin and Yang attributes in everything you do, see and experience.
'The way of health and happiness should be open to everyone; it should be practical. Any theory, be it
scientific, religious or philosophical, is useless if it is too difficult to understand or impractical for daily living.'
~ George Ohsawa
Best wishes,
Chana
Jerusalem
Autumn 2016
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The Body Meridians

The Body Meridian System

The 12 primary, paired meridians

Stomach meridian (yang) flows to the Spleen meridian (yin)

Heart meridian (yin) flows to the Small Intestine meridian (yang)

Bladder meridian (yang) flows to the Kidney meridian (yin)

Pericardium meridian (yin) flows to Triple

Warmer meridian (yang)

Gallbladder meridian (yang) flows to the Liver meridian (yin)

Lung meridian (yin) flows to the Large Intestine meridian (yang)

The 2 single mid/central- meridians

Governing Vessel flows into the Conception Vessel

The Stomach Meridian

The stomach meridian starts at ST1, between the

Stomach Meridian Acu-Points

ST1 Chengqi - Redness, swelling and pain of the eye,

ST5 Swelling of the cheek, toothache

ST9 Renying - Sore throat, scrofula, goiter, asthma,

ST19 ST21 Stomach ache, Gastric pain,

ST31 Muscular atrophy, weakness, numbness

ST35 Dubi - Swelling and pain of the knee joint

ST41 Jiexi - Pain of the ankle joint, weakness and muscular

The Spleen Meridian

The spleen meridian starts at the tip of the great toe.

Spleen Meridian Acu-Points

SP5 Shangqiu - Abdominal distention, pain in the

SP10 Xuehai - Gynecological problems,

SP12 Chongmen - Lower abdominal pain, hernia,

SP17 Pain in the chest, hypochondria, nausea,

The Heart Meridian

The heart meridian is a yin meridian and is paired

Heart Meridian Acu-Points

HT4 - Lingdao - Angina pectoris, palpitation,

HT8 Shaofu - Palpitation, chest pain, spasmodic

The Small Intestine Meridian

The small intestine meridian is a yang meridian

Small Intestine Meridian Acu-Points

SI1 - Shaoze - Apoplexy, loss of consciousness,

SI6 - Yanglao - Blurred vision, aching of the

SI9 - Jianzhen - Pain in the shoulder and arm,

SI16 - Sore throat, sudden loss of voice, pain and

SI18 - Quanliao - Twitching of eyelids, facial

The Bladder Meridian

The Bladder Meridian is a Yang Meridian and is

Bladder Meridian Acu-Points

BL3 Meichon - Headache, vertigo, nasal

BL8 Luoque - Blurring of vision, tinnitus

BL11 - Dazhu - Stiff neck, pain in the

BL36 Chengfu - Pain in the waist, haemorrhoids

BL40 Weizhong - Lumbar pain, spasm and weakness of the

BL60 Kunlun - Acute lumbar pain, swelling

The Kidney Meridian

The kidney meridian is a yin meridian (flows upwards), controls the

Wisdom, rationality, clear perception, gentleness and self-understanding.

Kidney Meridian Acu-Points

KI1 Yongquan - Kidney disorders, loss of

KI2 - Rangu - Headache, dizziness, sore throat, diabetes,

KI7 Fulio - Abdominal pain and distention, diarrhea, night

KI10 Yingu - Impotence, hernia, irregular menstruation,