Course, Functions, and Diseases of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels
Running Course, Functions, and Disorders of the Du Mai 1. Course The du mai originates in the lesser abdomen, descends along the center of the pelvis (internal ...
Running Course and Disorders of the Channel System
The Hand Taiyin System 1. Running Course of the Hand Taiyin System (1) Channel The hand taiyin lung channel originates in the middle jiao in the gastric and abd...
Functions and Clinical Applications of Channels and Collaterals
The Spiritual Pivot-Channel Divergences (Líng Shū-Jīng Bié, 灵枢·经别) states, ‘It is by virtue of the twelve channels that human life exists, that disease arises, ...
Origin and Junction, Branch and Root, Qi Pathway and the Four Seas
The theories of origin and junction, branch and root, qi pathway, and the four seas are the bases for understanding the functions of the different channels and ...
Overview of the Channel and Collateral System
Channels and collaterals, or ‘jing luo’ in Chinese, are pathways that transport qi and blood, regulate yin and yang, and connect the zang-fu organs to each othe...
Interior-Warming Herbs
Interior-warming herbs are warm in nature and act to warm the meridians. They are suitable for treating cold syndrome and deficiency of qi, with symptoms of col...
Pepper Fruit
Source Black Pepper is the fruit of Piper nigrum L., (Fam. Piperaceae.) Producing Areas Malaysia and Indonesia; Hainan, Guangdong, Guangxi, Yunnan as well as ot...
Clove
Source Clove Flower Bud is the flower bud of Eugenia caryophyliata Thunb., (Fam. Myrtaceae.) Producing Areas Tanzania, Malaysia and Indonesia; Hainan, Guangdong...
Pricklyash Peel
Source The Seed of Sichuan Pepper is the peel of Zanthoxylum bungeanum Maxim. or Z. schinifolium Sieb. et Zucc., (Fam. Rutaceae.) Producing Areas Mainly produce...
Lesser Galangal Rhizome
Source Lesser Galangal Rhizome is the dried rhizome of Alpinia officinarum Hance, (Fam. Zingiberaceae.) Producing Areas Guangdong and Guangxi, etc. Properties S...