Where is Chong Meridian in the human body

Everyone knows the profoundness of traditional Chinese medicine, especially the acupoint massage of the body, which is very effective in maintaining the health of various organs. We often hear about Chong Mai in traditional Chinese medicine, but where is Chong Mai in the human body? The so-called Chong Meridian is actually a whole line of acupuncture points, from the head to the soles of the feet. Of course, each part is divided into different acupoints. You can massage them after understanding each acupoint to achieve the effect of strengthening your body.

The word "Chong" in Chong Mai means important and vital road. The Chong Meridian runs from the head to the feet, running through the entire body. It is the key point that controls the Qi and blood of all the meridians.

The Chong Meridian is the sea of ​​the twelve meridians of the five internal organs and six bowels, and all the five internal organs are nourished by its qi and blood. Its ascending branch originates from the upper throat and the posterior nasal passage, and infuses essence and energy into the yang meridians. The downward branch is injected into the large collateral of the Kidney Meridian of Foot Shaoyin, and it branches out from the Qichong part, goes down along the inner side of the thigh, enters the pit, goes down along the inner side of the tibia deep in the calf, and divides into two branches at the upper edge of the calcaneus behind the medial malleolus, running parallel to the Shaoyin Meridian of Foot, infusing the essence and energy into the Three Yin Meridians of Foot; the forward branch branches out from the upper edge of the calcaneus deep behind the medial malleolus, and enters between the big toes along the dorsum of the foot.

The Chong Meridian is the sea of ​​the twelve meridians. It originates from under the kidney together with the Foot Shaoyin Collateral, comes out from the Qi Chong part of the Foot Yangming Meridian, goes along the inner side of the thigh, goes down in the middle, then goes down along the inner side of the tibia, and goes down with the Foot Shaoyin Meridian behind the medial malleolus and enters the sole of the foot. Another branch meridian enters obliquely into the medial ankle, exits and enters the place where the tibia and tarsal bone are connected, enters between the big toes through the dorsum of the foot, and enters into the various collateral vessels, playing a role in warming and nourishing the tibia and foot.

The Chong Meridian originates from the Qichong point, along with the Foot Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, ascends along both sides of the navel, and disperses to the middle of the chest.

Physiological functions

(1) Regulating Qi and blood in the twelve meridians: The Chong Meridian runs from the head to the feet, and runs through the entire body. It is the key point that controls the Qi and blood of all the meridians. When the meridians and internal organs have excess Qi and blood, the Chong Mai can contain and store them; when the meridians and internal organs are insufficiently Qi and blood, the Chong Mai can infuse and replenish them to maintain the normal physiological activities of various tissues and organs in the human body. Therefore, it is called the "Sea of ​​the Twelve Meridians", "Sea of ​​the Five Internal Organs" and "Sea of ​​Blood".

(2) Main reproductive function: The Chong Meridian originates in the uterus, also known as the "blood chamber" or "blood sea". The Chong Meridian has the function of regulating menstruation. The Chong Meridian is closely related to reproductive function. When a woman's Taichong Meridian is strong, her menstruation will come on time, so she can have children. "When the Taichong Meridian is weak, the heavenly essence is exhausted and the earthly essence is blocked." The "Taichong Meridian" mentioned here refers to the Chong Meridian. In addition, if a man's Chong meridian is not fully replenished congenitally or is injured postnatally, it may lead to a decline in reproductive function.

(3) Regulating the rise and fall of Qi: The Chong Meridian joins the Foot Shaoyin Meridian during its circulation, is affiliated with the Yangming Meridian, and is connected to the Jueyin Meridian and the Taiyang Meridian. The Chong Meridian has the function of regulating the rise and fall of Qi in certain organs (mainly the liver, kidneys and stomach).