[Knowledge of Traditional Chinese Medicine] Basic Functions of Herbal Medicine (4) 'Meridian Entry'

Introducing knowledge of traditional Chinese medicine! This explains the basic action of herbal medicine, "meridian affinity."

"Return to Meridian" refers to the part of the human body (scope of application) that a drug acts upon, indicating the site where its efficacy manifests. This is based on the theories of "Meridian System" and "Zangxiang (Organ-Image) Theory." All drugs possess different characteristics such as shape, color, qi, and taste, which serve as the basis for the return to meridian. The relationship between the five tastes and the return to meridian is considered to be very close and aligns with the theory of the five elements. The theory of return to meridian organically connects the therapeutic effects of drugs with pathological changes and the locations within the organs and meridians. Therefore, in traditional Chinese medicine, understanding the theory of return to meridian is deemed to have significant importance in guiding the use of medicines. [Key Points] - Return to Meridian refers to the part of the human body (scope of application) that a drug acts upon. - Return to Meridian indicates the site where the drug's efficacy manifests. - The theory of return to meridian organically connects the therapeutic effects of drugs with pathological changes and the locations within the organs and meridians. *For more details, please refer to the PDF document or feel free to contact us.*

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