What is the Meridian System?
Meridians make up a circuitry or giant web that delivers Qi (pronounced ‘chee’) or life force energy to all of the organs and tissues of the body. This subtle energy system has been studied and treated in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for more than 5000 years. The ancient Chinese medical community identified twelve major meridian channels and eight extra meridian channels in the human body. Each of the 12 main meridians run along a particular route in the body and each is connected to one of the 12 major organs. Unlike the blood circulatory or nervous systems, the meridians running throughout the body are not visible to the human eye unaided by the appropriate technology – thats why is called the subtle energy system. The Meridian System is used in TCM to explain how we live and why we become unhealthy or sick. When Qi is disrupted and does not flow smoothly in the meridian channel system, emotional and/or physical distress, pain and ill health occurs.
