[Research on the clinical significance of theory of the ebb and flow of qi-blood in the twelve meridians].
The sequence of the circulations of the twelve meridians does not follow on the permutation of the yin and yang meridians,whereas it is based on the law of qi-blood circulation. The relative strength of circulation between yin and yang, the ebb and flow of qi-blood goes around and around as cycles. Yin, yang and qi-blood gather in the meridians of the Taiyin and the Yangming, mutually converting in maximum, passing the meridians of the Shaoyin and the Taiyang, and then reaching the meridians of the Jueyin and the Shaoyang in minimum. It reflects not only the running course of the meridians, the sequential and reverse transmission, but also reflects the mutual supporting of yin-yang, and waxing and waning of yin-yang, the relative equilibrium of qi-blood, the transformation of excess and deficiency of disease. Therefore, the clear inspection of the law of qi-blood circulations of the twelve meridians, which is based on the therapy, is the precondition of the comprehensive significance of the sequence.
Department of Acupuncture, The Affiliated Hospital of Tianjin Academy of TCM, Tianjin 300120, China. zhangzhilongtj@yahoo.com.cn
Zhi-Long
ZL
Zhang
Shu-Hua
SH
Zhao
D001775:Blood Circulation; D006801:Humans; D016740:Meridians; D019413:Qi; D016709:Yin-Yang