Questions & Answers about
ACUPUNCTURE, CHINESE MEDICINE AND APPLICATIONS
Bruce Xu, L.Ac., Dipl., M.S.
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What is the Qi or Energy?

The Qi is a living force in the human body:
- to support the activities of vital organs
- to circulate blood and body fluid
- to provide powers for metabolisms
- to maintain harmony

Picture-2. Yin & Yang

What is the Meridians or Energy Channels?

Acupuncture meridians are the pathways of energy or Qi. They run up and down along the human body. Each meridian connects an internal organ, such as heart, liver, kidney, large intestine, etc., and there also are branches of meridians that connect meridians into a network. There are twelve regular meridians and 722 regular acupuncture points are on these channels. Meridians are NOT nerve systems.

Picture-3. Acupuncture Meridians. Acupuncture Meridians.