ZENG Huilin, LIU Bing, WANG Ruixia. Interpretation on the multiple connotations of twelve-meridian differentiation[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2025, 45(9): 1341-1346.
DOI:
ZENG Huilin, LIU Bing, WANG Ruixia. Interpretation on the multiple connotations of twelve-meridian differentiation[J]. Chinese Acupuncture & Moxibustion, 2025, 45(9): 1341-1346.DOI: 10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250401-k0004.
Interpretation on the multiple connotations of twelve-meridian differentiation
It attempts to determine the theoretical connotation and clinical application of the twelve-meridian based syndrome/pattern differentiation of TCM through the systematic analysis and elaboration
so as to promote the completion of meridian differentiation system. The exploration is conducted on the main body of traditional meridian-syndrome differentiation
meaning the meridian differentiation in terms of location of illness and that in terms of symptoms. The existing problems and causes are analyzed
and the specific methods of meridian differentiation put forward in line with the characteristics of meridian distribution and symptoms. In reference with
Huangdi Neijing
(
Yellow Emperors
’
Canon of Medicine
) and other ancient literature
the theoretical evidences of meridian differentiation are deeply analyzed in view of physiological/pathological characteristics that has been neglected in the past
such as
qi
and blood of meridians
opening
closing and pivoting
and time. Additionally
the category issues related to twelve-meridian differentiation and their relationship with six-meridian differentiation are expounded. The summary on the multiple connotations of twelve-meridian differentiation is of great significance on re-understanding meridians
perfecting meridian-collateral differentiation system and improving the accuracy on meridian-based treatment. Besides
the reconstruction of meridian differentiation and its framework is considered profoundly.
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Related Author
ZENG Huiling
LIU Bing
Related Institution
Institute of Acupuncture and Moxibustion, China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences