Operating mechanism of the meridian system 7 – The principle of “Jang-Bu Sang-Tong”
There are many kinds of circulation in the meridian routes as follows: Ø the “12-meridian circulation” known as “Yung-Ki( 營氣 ) circulation” or “Pyo-Rhi( 表裏 : relation of deep & superficial location) circulation” Ø “Wi-Ki( 衛氣 ) circulation” managed by Lung Ø “8-Extraordinary Meridians” including Conception Vessel (CV; 任脈 , Im-Maek, Sea of Yin), Governor Vessel(GV; 督脈 , Dok-Maek, Sea of Yang) Ø Wiji-Daerak ( 胃之大絡 ; STGB - Stomach Centered Great Branch Meridian), which runs through Stomach, Liver and Kidney Ø Biji-Daerak ( 脾之大絡 ; SPGB - Spleen Centered Great Branch Meridian), which runs through Spleen, Heart and Lung Ø Other meridian routes which are not yet known in the traditional Korean or other oriental medicine books In fact, only 40% of the meridian system has been known to mankind, while the other rest has not been disclosed so far. Now it is the time to reinterpret the traditional theory of meridian system, which has been handed down from