Acupuncture Meridian Theory 
and Acupuncture Points

Author(s): Li Ding

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Summary: The meridian theory is an important component of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).  It is the study of the physiological function and pathological change on the meridians, and their related zangfu organs.  The essential functions of the meridian system are to "transport qi and blood," "to maintain conductivity" and "to resist invasion of exogenous pathogenic factors."  The meridian system distributes to all parts of the body.  the endless circulation of qi and blood in the meridians is responsible for the maintenance of life and the variety of functions which support it.  Over the last two thousand years, the meridian theory has been the guiding principle for the clinical practice in the realms of TCM, particularly in those of acupuncture, massage, and qigong.  By combining the meridian theory with the theory of the zangfu organs and the etiology of TCM, one can thoroughly explain both the physiological activities and pathological change which take place in the body.  In this manner, a theoretical basis for the principle of treatment in accordance with the differentiation of symptoms and signs was established.  Physicians throughout Chinese history have all paid great attention to the study of meridians, which has now become an independent branch of learning in acupuncture and moxibustion.

Table of Contents:

PART ONE: GENERALIZATION OF MERIDIANS AND POINTS

     Chapter One- Generalization of Meridians

          Section 1- The Theory of Meridians

          Section 2- The Meridian System

          Section 3- The Physiological Functions and Pathological Changes of the Meridians

          Section 4- The Clinical Applications of the meridians

          Section 5- The Twelve Regular Meridians

          Section 6- The Eight Extra Meridians

          Section 7- Others

     Chapter Two- Generalization of the Points

          Section 1- The Concept of Acupuncture Points and Regular Points

          Section 2- The Nomenclature of Regular Points

          Section 3- Methods for Locating Points

          Section 4- The Concept and Significance of Specific Points

          Section 5- The Functions of Regular Points

          Section 6- Generality and Particularity of Indications

PART TWO: THE FOURTEEN MERIDIANS

     Chapter One- The Three Yin Meridians of the Hand

          Section 1- The Lung Meridian

          Section 2- The Heart Meridian

          Section 3- The Pericardium Meridian

          Section 4- Summary of the Location of Some Points from the Three Yin Meridians of

                           the Hand

     Chapter Two- The Three Yang Meridians

          Section 1- The Large Intestine Meridian

          Section 2- The Small Intestine Meridian

          Section 3- The Sanjiao Meridian

          Section 4- Summary of the Location of Some Points from the Three Yang Meridians

                           of the Hand

     Chapter Three- The Three Yang Meridians of the Foot

           Section 1- The Stomach Meridian

           Section 2- The Urinary Bladder Meridian

           Section 3- The Gall Bladder Meridian

           Section 4- Summary of the Location of Some Points from the Three Yang Meridians

                            of the Foot

     Chapter Four- The Three Yin Meridians of the Foot

          Section 1- The Spleen Meridian

          Section 2- The Kidney Meridian

          Section 3- The Liver Meridian

          Section 4- Summary of the Location of Some Points from the Three Yin Meridians of

                           the Foot

     Chapter Five- Du and Ren Meridians

          Section 1- The Du Meridian

          Section 2- The Ren Meridian

     Appendix 1: Extra Points

     Appendix 2: New Points