「經絡」是中醫理論中對人體聯絡、運輸與傳導系統的稱呼,可分為「經脈」與「絡脈」。其中,十二經脈是經絡系統的主體,因此又稱「十二正經」。
十二經脈可以依照手、足以及陰、陽分成四組:
手三陰經: 手太陰肺經、手厥陰心包經、手少陰心經
手三陽經: 手陽明大腸經、手少陽三焦經、手太陽小腸經
足三陽經: 足陽明胃經、足少陽膽經、足太陽膀胱經
足三陰經: 足太陰脾經、足厥陰肝經、足少陰腎經
一般來說,陰經主要分布於四肢內側,陽經主要分布於四肢外側,並依一定順序彼此銜接,形成循環。
肺經屬於手三陰經之一,與「肺」相聯繫。經脈主要由胸部一帶循行至手臂內側,最後到達拇指附近。
依中醫理論,肺具有主氣、司呼吸等功能,因此肺經常被用來說明呼吸、胸部以及肺系相關功能。
簡單記憶:肺經=呼吸與肺系統。
1. Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian
The Lung Meridian is one of the three Yin meridians of the hand and is associated with the "Lung." Its pathway runs primarily from the chest area along the inner aspect of the arm, finally reaching the vicinity of the thumb.
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory, the lung governs Qi and controls respiration; therefore, the Lung Meridian is frequently referenced in relation to breathing, the chest, and functions associated with the pulmonary system.
Simple mnemonic: Lung Meridian = Respiration and the pulmonary system.
大腸經屬於手三陽經,與大腸相聯繫。大致由食指開始,沿著手臂外側向上,經過肩頸後到達臉部鼻旁。
傳統理論將它與大腸傳導、排泄,以及部分頭面部問題聯繫起來。
簡單記憶:大腸經=腸道、排泄與頭面。
2. Hand Yangming Large Intestine Meridian
The Large Intestine Meridian is one of the three Hand Yang channels and is associated with the large intestine. It generally originates at the index finger, ascends along the outer aspect of the arm, passes through the shoulder and neck, and reaches the face near the nose.
Traditional theory links this meridian to the conduction and excretion functions of the large intestine, as well as to certain issues affecting the head and face.
A simple way to remember it: Large Intestine Meridian = Intestinal tract, excretion, and the head/face.
胃經屬於足三陽經,與胃相聯繫。循行範圍相當長,由頭面、胸腹一路向下經過腿部前側,到達足部。
中醫認為「胃主受納」,因此胃經主要與飲食消化、胃部以及身體獲取營養的過程相關。
簡單記憶:胃經=胃與消化。
3. Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian
The Stomach Meridian is one of the three Foot Yang meridians and is connected to the stomach. It follows a long pathway, extending downwards from the head, face, chest, and abdomen, passing along the front of the legs to reach the feet.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the stomach is considered responsible for "reception and intake"; therefore, the Stomach Meridian is primarily associated with digestion, the stomach itself, and the body's process of obtaining nutrients.
A simple way to remember it: Stomach Meridian = Stomach and Digestion.
脾經屬於足三陰經,與脾相聯繫。主要由足部開始,沿著腿部內側向上,經腹部到達胸部附近。
中醫理論中的「脾」與現代醫學的脾臟概念並不完全相同,而主要強調運化食物、水液及營養物質等功能。
簡單記憶:脾經=運化與營養。
4. Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian
The Spleen Meridian is one of the three Yin meridians of the foot and is associated with the Spleen. It originates at the foot, ascends along the inner aspect of the leg, and travels through the abdomen to the chest region.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the concept of the "Spleen" differs from the anatomical spleen in modern medicine; it primarily emphasizes functions such as the transformation and transportation of food, fluids, and nutrients.
A simple way to remember: Spleen Meridian = Transformation, transportation, and nutrition.
心經屬於手三陰經,與心相聯繫。主要由胸部附近循行至腋下,再沿著手臂內側到達小指。
依傳統中醫理論,「心主血脈,又主神明」,所以心經除了與心及血脈相關,也經常與精神、情緒與睡眠等概念聯繫。
簡單記憶:心經=心、血脈與神志。
5. Hand Shaoyin Heart Meridian
The Heart Meridian belongs to the Three Yin Meridians of the Hand and is connected to the heart. Its pathway runs primarily from the chest area to the axilla (armpit), then continues along the inner aspect of the arm to the little finger.
According to traditional Chinese medicine theory, "the heart governs the blood vessels and the spirit (consciousness)." Therefore, in addition to its association with the heart and blood vessels, the Heart Meridian is frequently linked to mental state, emotions, and sleep.
A simple way to remember: Heart Meridian = Heart, blood vessels, and spirit/consciousness.
小腸經屬於手三陽經,與小腸相聯繫。由小指開始,經過手臂外側、肩胛、頸部,最後到達頭面與耳部附近。
中醫認為小腸具有「受盛化物、泌別清濁」的功能,因此與消化吸收以及水穀分別等傳統概念有關。
簡單記憶:小腸經=消化、吸收與分清別濁。
6. Hand Taiyang Small Intestine Meridian
The Small Intestine Meridian is one of the three Yang meridians of the hand and is associated with the small intestine. It originates at the little finger, travels along the outer aspect of the arm, the scapula, and the neck, and finally reaches the head, face, and the area around the ear.
Traditional Chinese Medicine holds that the small intestine performs the functions of "receiving and transforming" and "separating the pure from the impure"; thus, it is linked to traditional concepts regarding digestion, absorption, and the separation of nutrients from waste.
A simple way to remember: Small Intestine Meridian = digestion, absorption, and the separation of the pure from the impure.
膀胱經屬於足三陽經,也是循行範圍很廣的一條經脈。由頭部開始,經過後腦、背部、腰部及腿後側,一直到足部。
傳統中醫將膀胱與水液代謝及排尿聯繫;膀胱經又因大範圍經過背部,因此背部許多常見穴位都位於這條經脈上。
簡單記憶:膀胱經=水液、排尿與背部。
7. Foot Taiyang Bladder Meridian
The Bladder Meridian is one of the three *yang* meridians of the foot and follows an extensive pathway. It originates at the head and runs down the back of the head, the back, the lumbar region, and the posterior aspect of the legs, extending all the way to the feet.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, the bladder is associated with fluid metabolism and urination; because the Bladder Meridian traverses a large area of the back, many common acupuncture points located on the back belong to this meridian.
A simple way to remember it: Bladder Meridian = fluids, urination, and the back.
腎經屬於足三陰經,與腎相聯繫。由足底附近開始,沿著腿部內側向上,經腹部到達胸部。
在中醫理論中,「腎」的概念比現代醫學的腎臟更廣泛,被認為與生長、發育、生殖以及水液代謝等功能相關。
簡單記憶:腎經=生長、發育與水液。
8. Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian
The Kidney Meridian is one of the three Yin meridians of the foot and is associated with the kidney. It originates near the sole of the foot, ascends along the inner aspect of the leg, and travels through the abdomen to reach the chest.
In Traditional Chinese Medicine theory, the concept of the "Kidney" is broader than that of the anatomical kidney in modern medicine; it is considered to be associated with functions such as growth, development, reproduction, and fluid metabolism.
A simple way to remember: Kidney Meridian = growth, development, and fluid metabolism.
心包經屬於手三陰經。主要由胸部循行至手臂內側,再延伸至手掌與中指。
「心包」在傳統理論中具有保護心臟、代心受邪的概念,因此心包經經常與心胸以及神志相關理論一起討論。
簡單記憶:心包經=保護心臟、心胸與神志。
9. Hand Jueyin Pericardium Meridian
The Pericardium Meridian belongs to the Three Yin Meridians of the Hand. Its pathway runs primarily from the chest along the inner aspect of the arm, extending to the palm and the middle finger.
In traditional theory, the "pericardium" is conceptualized as protecting the heart and acting as a shield that absorbs pathogenic influences on the heart's behalf; consequently, this meridian is frequently discussed in conjunction with theories regarding the heart, the chest, and mental/emotional states (spirit/consciousness).
A simple mnemonic: Pericardium Meridian = Protection of the heart, chest, and mental/emotional state.
三焦經屬於手三陽經。由手部開始,沿著手臂外側向上,經肩頸後到達耳朵與頭面部。
「三焦」是中醫特有的理論概念,並不能直接等同於現代解剖學中的單一器官。傳統理論主要用它來解釋氣機運行、水液代謝以及上、中、下三個身體區域之間的協調。
簡單記憶:三焦經=氣機、水液與上下協調。
10. Hand Shaoyang Sanjiao Meridian
The Sanjiao Meridian belongs to the Three Yang Meridians of the Hand. It originates in the hand, ascends along the outer aspect of the arm, passes through the shoulder and the back of the neck, and reaches the ear, head, and face.
"Sanjiao" (Triple Burner) is a theoretical concept unique to Traditional Chinese Medicine and cannot be directly equated to any single organ in modern anatomy. Traditionally, the concept is used to explain the movement of *Qi*, fluid metabolism, and the coordination among the upper, middle, and lower regions of the body.
A simple way to remember: Sanjiao Meridian = *Qi* dynamics, fluid metabolism, and coordination between the upper and lower body.
膽經屬於足三陽經,與膽相聯繫。主要經過頭部側面、耳旁、肩部、身體側面,再沿腿部外側向下到足部。
中醫認為膽具有貯藏與排泄膽汁等傳統功能,同時在中醫臟腑理論中還有「主決斷」的說法。
簡單記憶:膽經=膽、身體側面。
11. Foot Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian
The Gallbladder Meridian is one of the three Yang meridians of the foot and is associated with the gallbladder. Its pathway primarily traverses the side of the head, the area near the ear, the shoulder, and the side of the body, before descending along the lateral aspect of the leg to the foot.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) recognizes the gallbladder's conventional functions of storing and excreting bile; additionally, within TCM visceral theory, it is said to "govern decision-making."
A simple mnemonic: Gallbladder Meridian = Gallbladder + Side of the body.
肝經屬於足三陰經,與肝相聯繫。主要由足部開始,沿腿部內側向上,進入腹部與胸脅區域。
中醫理論認為「肝主疏泄、藏血」,因此肝經常被用來解釋氣機調節、情志以及血液調節等傳統概念。
簡單記憶:肝經=疏泄、情志與藏血。
12. Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian
The Liver Meridian belongs to the Three Yin Meridians of the Foot and is associated with the liver. It originates at the foot, ascends along the medial aspect of the leg, and enters the abdominal, thoracic, and hypochondriac regions.
Traditional Chinese Medicine theory holds that the liver "governs the free flow of Qi and the storage of blood"; consequently, the liver is frequently cited to explain traditional concepts such as the regulation of Qi dynamics, emotional states, and blood management.
A simple mnemonic: Liver Meridian = free flow of Qi, emotions, and blood storage.
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