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  • P-ISSN 1010-0695
  • E-ISSN 2288-3339

The Study About Features Of The Primitive Meridian System.

Journal of Korean Medicine / Journal of Korean Medicine, (P)1010-0695; (E)2288-3339
2006, v.27 no.3, pp.131-143

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Objectives: In Order To Improve Our Understanding Of The Meridian, It Is Necessary To Analyze How The Theory Of Meridian Formed. In This Regard, The Primitive Form Of Meridians Requires Further Study. Methods: Data From The Pre-Han And Han Dynasty Was Used, As Such Data Documents The Information Of Primitive Form Of The Meridian. Results:1. Some Of The Terminology Of The Primitive Meridians Did Not Include Symmetrical Terms Such As Hand, Foot, Yin And Yang; Instead Terms Of Travel Area Were Used. 2. In The Primitive Meridians, Most Meridians Travel From The Bottom To The Top. 3. The Twelve Meridian System Had Not Been Introduced Into The Primitive Meridian System Yet. 4. In The Primitive Meridians, Only A Few Meridians Had Branches. 5. In The Primitive Meridians, The Meridians Did Not Have Obvious Connections With The Five Vital Organs And The Six Viscera. Conclusions: Although The Primitive Meridian System Differs From That Of The Modern Meridian, Studying The Primitive Meridians May Improve Our Understanding Of The Modern Meridians.

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Traditional Medicine, Meridian, Ancient History of Medicine


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