What exactly are the meridians mentioned by Chinese medicine?

Meridian of traditional Chinese medicine is an important concept of traditional Chinese medicine, which refers to a special physiological system in human body. The meridian system includes meridians, collaterals and acupoints. Meridian is the main channel in the human body, which runs through the whole body and connects various organs and tissues; Collaterals are branches of meridians, which are distributed in the tissues around the meridians; Acupoints are acupoints with special functions in the meridian system, and the physiological functions of human body can be adjusted by stimulating these acupoints.

Traditional Chinese medicine believes that the meridian system is the channel of human blood circulation, which can transport nutrients and oxygen to all parts of the body and excrete metabolites and carbon dioxide. Whether the meridian system is unblocked directly affects human health. If the meridians are blocked or blocked, it will lead to poor circulation of qi and blood, which will lead to various diseases.

In the clinical practice of traditional Chinese medicine, acupuncture, massage and other techniques all regulate the physiological functions of the human body by stimulating meridians. For example, acupuncture at acupoints can promote blood circulation, relieve pain and regulate endocrine. Massage can relieve muscle tension and promote metabolism by massaging meridians.

In a word, the meridian of TCM is a very important concept and an important part of the theoretical system of TCM. Understanding the structure and function of meridian system is of great significance for understanding the basic principles of traditional Chinese medicine and guiding clinical practice.