There are fourteen meridians or channels that life force energy flows through within the human body. They cover every part of the body from the tips of your toes to the top of your head.
Twelve of the meridians pass through major organs; the Chinese used this knowledge to distinguish between each meridian. Hence each meridian is named after the organ it passes through.
There are over 500 acupuncture points, sometimes referred to as pressure points, along the meridians. Each point is listed as performing a different function like calming the mind or regulating the intestines. |
