2009•Liaoning zhongyi zazhiRequires access
Discriminate the Meanings of Both Congcepts,Meridian and Blood Vessel,Beginning with Tang Zonghai Explained the Meaning of Meridian with Aerification Opinion
Gong De
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Abstract
Objective: To explore the relation and difference of meridian and vessel.Methods:Beginning with Tang Zonghai explained the meaning of meridian with aerification theory and distinguished meridian and vessel definitudly,anatomize two concepts,meridian and blood vessel′s meanings.Results:Meridian and vessel not only have relation but also have difference.Conclusion:in TCM the structure of Mai can corresponding with blood vessel in west medicine,but meridian is an aerification concept,is the path of gas and blood circulating.It not only comprises the function of blood vessel,but also comprises the tracks of other aerification movements in human′s body,therefore there isn′t special configuration to correspond with it.