Meridian

European word for "Jing Luo" = Chinese term for the energy path system inside the human body. Meridians are the channels in which the universal life energy, Qi, flows. Each meridian is assigned to a specific organ function (e.g. lung, spleen, liver, etc.). The parenchymatous organs are assigned the Yin meridians running on the flexion side, the hollow organs the Yang meridians running on the extension side. Two meridians are coupled in each case, whereby a yang meridian is always assigned to a yin meridian. According to Chinese belief, a disturbance of the energy flow in these meridians leads to illness. A distinction is made between 12 main meridians, 8 special meridians and 12 tendinomuscular meridians.