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A New Definition of an Acupuncture Meridian
1Curepoint Acupuncture in Bristol, Bristol, UK.
Journal of Acupuncture and Meridian Studies
|May 15, 2018
Summary
This study redefines acupuncture meridians as tissue tracts influenced by organ function, not anatomical structures. Superficial primo vessels enable meridians by transmitting organ signals, challenging previous theories.
Area of Science:
- Traditional Chinese Medicine
- Anatomy
- Physiology
Background:
- The primo vascular system (PVS) was discovered in the 1960s.
- Superficial primo vessels were previously equated with acupuncture meridians.
- A new understanding of the relationship between the PVS and meridians is needed.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a new definition of acupuncture meridians.
- To clarify the role of the primo vascular system in relation to meridians.
- To hypothesize a mechanism for meridian function.
Main Methods:
- Conceptual review and theoretical synthesis.
- Re-evaluation of existing research on the PVS and acupuncture meridians.
- Hypothesis formulation based on physiological principles.
Main Results:
- Acupuncture meridians are proposed to be distal tissue tracts affected by organ function.
- Superficial primo vessels are suggested to underlie meridians, enabling their formation.
- Meridians lack dedicated anatomical structures; their function is impeded by stressed abdominal organs.
Conclusions:
- The primo vascular system acts as an conduit for organ information, likely via electrical waves in connective tissue.
- Meridian function is independent of the PVS's primary physiological role.
- This model offers a new perspective on meridian-organ relationships in acupuncture theory.
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