Evolution of meridian theory—comments on Zangxiang Jingmai Yuanliu Zeyin (Exploration of Origin and Development of Visceral Manifestation and Meridians) by ZHUO Lianshi
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Evolution of meridian theory—comments on Zangxiang Jingmai Yuanliu Zeyin (Exploration of Origin and Development of Visceral Manifestation and Meridians) by ZHUO Lianshi
Chinese Acupuncture & MoxibustionVol. 45, Issue 4, Pages: 531-534(2025)
ZHU Yi. Evolution of meridian theory—comments on Zangxiang Jingmai Yuanliu Zeyin (Exploration of Origin and Development of Visceral Manifestation and Meridians) by ZHUO Lianshi[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2025, 45(4): 531-534. DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240329-k0004.
DOI:
ZHU Yi. Evolution of meridian theory—comments on Zangxiang Jingmai Yuanliu Zeyin (Exploration of Origin and Development of Visceral Manifestation and Meridians) by ZHUO Lianshi[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2025, 45(4): 531-534. DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240329-k0004.DOI:
Evolution of meridian theory—comments on Zangxiang Jingmai Yuanliu Zeyin (Exploration of Origin and Development of Visceral Manifestation and Meridians) by ZHUO Lianshi
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. Corr
esponding 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.
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