The study of meridian points, or meridians and collaterals, is an important part of traditional Chinese medicine. It mainly studies the distribution, circulation law, physiological function, pathological changes and the relationship with the zang-fu organs of the human meridians system, and discusses the location, characteristics, indications and stimulation methods of acupoints.
Meridians are regarded as the channels for the movement of qi and blood inside the human body. They crisscross and crisscross the whole body, connecting the internal and external parts of the human body, viscera, limbs and other parts into an organic whole. Acupoints are important nodes on the meridians, and are the parts of the zang-fu meridians where qi and blood are injected on the body surface. Through the stimulation of acupuncture points, such as acupuncture, massage, cupping and other methods, you can adjust the function of the viscera, dredge the meridians, and reconcile Qi and blood, so as to achieve the purpose of treating diseases and health care.
The content of meridian point study is very rich, including the composition of meridian system, the location and indications of acupoints, the relationship between meridian and zang-fu organs, the diagnosis and treatment of meridian diseases. These knowledge not only plays an important role in TCM clinical diagnosis and treatment, but also has a wide range of applications in TCM health preservation, rehabilitation, health care and so on.
Learning and mastering the knowledge of meridian points is of great significance for understanding the theory of traditional Chinese medicine, improving the clinical skills of traditional Chinese medicine, and carrying out the work of traditional Chinese medicine health care. However, it should be noted that the knowledge of meridian acupoints is profound and complex, which requires systematic learning and practice to master. At the same time, when applying the knowledge of meridian points in diagnosis and treatment, we should follow the holistic concept of traditional Chinese medicine and the principle of syndrome differentiation and treatment, and carry out individualized diagnosis and treatment according to the specific conditions of patients.
As an important part of Chinese medicine, but also as the basis of acupuncture, its importance is self-evident, in order to be able to give beginners better help, the emergence of acupoint learning instruments so that they can get better exercise