Theory of Acupuncture 12 paired and 2 midline meridians distribute throughout the limbs and body surface Meridians are named in accordance to the 'zang-fu' organ, limb and anterior/posterior distribution – Lung meridian of hand Tai-yin and Bladder meridian of foot Tai-yang Function of meridian is to regulate and modify the corresponding organ or group of related organs Meridians can be accessed via acupuncture points Acupuncture – insertion and manipulation of needles to unblock the channel and restore Qi flow
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