I created a simple code for remembering the 12 main energy pathways (Meridians) used in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)!
TCM sees the body as an energy map where life force (Qi) must flow smoothly.
The 12 primary channels are split into Yin (Inner Flow) and Yang (Outer Flow).
YIN Meridians (The Inner Flow): Supine or protected areas (front of body, inner limbs). Flow goes UP.
YANG Meridians (The Outer Flow): Prone of sunlit areas (back of body, outer limbs). Flow goes DOWN.
My code for the 6 Yin Meridians: PH LIPS (Inner Flow, UP the body)
P: Pericardium (The Heart Protector, Fire)
H: Heart (The Emperor, Fire)
L: Lung (Metal)
I: Liver (Wood)
P: Spleen (Earth)
S: Kidney (Water)
These channels manage the dense organs and emotional regulation.
Check the next post for the Yang channels!
Continuing the Meridian Code! This is the code for the 6 Yang Meridians: LT BUGS (Outer Flow, DOWN the body)
This group manages the hollow organs and protective/detoxification functions.
L: Large Intestine (Metal)
T: San Jiao/Triple Warmer (The Heat Regulator, Fire)
B: Bladder (The Longest Detox Channel, Water)
U: Stomach (Earth)
G: Gall Bladder (Wood)
S: Small Intestine (Fire)
The Central Axis: Beyond the 12, the 2 central regulators are the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) which governs all Yin, and the Du Mai (Governing Vessel) which governs all Yang.
How I now remember: I think of Philippine (PH) LIPS (inside) for Yin; Lit Bugs (like a firefly outside) for Yang Meridians to help anchor the energy map!
This came to me during meditation earlier :)