Guidebook to the 12 Meridians Fire Meridians Review Cindy Black, L.Ac. Founder
Cardinal Fire: Heart (Yin) S. Intestine (Yang) Supplemental Fire: Pericardium (Yin) San Jiao (Yang)
The Heart is the sovereign of all the organs and represents the consciousness of one s being. It is responsible for intelligence, wisdom and spiritual transformation.
The Heart is the sovereign of all the organs and represents the consciousness of one s being. It is responsible for intelligence, wisdom and spiritual transformation. Yellow Emperor s Classic of Medicine The Small Intestine receives the food that has been digested by the Spleen and Stomach and further extracts, absorbs, and distributes it throughout the body, all the while separating the pure from the turbid. Yellow Emperor s Classic of Medicine
Heart Meridian located on inner arm. Pinky edge of forearm. Starts at the center of armpit. Ends on pinky. HT 1 Use to 1. Nourish the Heart 2. Calm the Spirit, mind, emotions HT 9
S.Intestine Meridian S.Intestine Meridian Begins on the pinky Ends next to ear canal Use to 1. Clear heat from the body 2. Reduce pain and tension in shoulder
The Pericardium is like the court jester who makes the king laugh, bringing forth joy. Yellow Emperor s Classic of Medicine
Pericardium Meridian located on inner arm. In the center of forearm. Begins on the chest, ends on 3rd finger. Use to 1. Nourish the Heart 2. Calm the Spirit, mind, emotions
The Pericardium is like the court jester who makes the king laugh, bringing forth joy. Yellow Emperor s Classic of Medicine The San Jiao, or three visceral cavities, promotes the transformation and transportation of water and fluids throughout the body. Yellow Emperor s Classic of Medicine
San Jiao Meridian (Triple Heater) San Jiao Meridian Begins on the 4th finger Ends at the outside (lateral) tip of the eyebrow. Use to 1. Clear heat from the body. 2. Reduce pain and tension in shoulder, neck, and head. 3. Reduce pain around and in the ear. SJ 23 Hmm...you remind me of someone... SJ 1
San Jiao San = 3 Jiao = Heater, Burner
San = 3 Jiao = Heater, Burner 3 Upper 2 Middle 1 Lower
Compare the Yin Organs of the Fire Element The Heart is the sovereign of all the organs and represents the consciousness of one s being. It is responsible for intelligence, wisdom and spiritual transformation. The Pericardium is like the court jester who makes the king laugh, bringing forth joy.
Compare the Yang Organs of the Fire Element The Small Intestine receives the food that has been digested by the Spleen and Stomach and further extracts, absorbs, and distributes it throughout the body, all the while separating the pure from the turbid. Yellow Emperor s Classic of Medicine The San Jiao, or three visceral cavities, promotes the transformation and transportation of water and fluids throughout the body.
Utilizing Fire Meridians in Practice: Yin meridians: Heart - for the Spirit, to ease mental/emotional/spiritual anguish HT 5, HT 7
Utilizing Fire Meridians in Practice: Yin meridians: Heart - for the Spirit, to ease mental/emotional/spiritual anguish HT 5, HT 7 Pericardium - to soothe the over-active mind/spirit (anxiety, stress, too much energy in the head). To soften the protection around the heart, to soothe the trauma of having boundary around the heart unexpectedly pierced, wounded, crossed. P 6 + Ren 17
Utilizing Fire Meridians in Practice: Yang meridians: Small Intestine - to clear heat. What is Heat? Actual heat (fever, acid reflux, ulcers, abscess) Emotional heat (anxiety, delusions, excessive extroversion, rage) Energetic heat (high blood pressure, acute headaches). SI meridian with other points to clear heat: LI 4, LI 11, SJ 5, GB 34, LV 2 Relieve pain along the meridian pathway from pinky to ear.
Utilizing Fire Meridians in Practice: Yang meridians: Small Intestine - to clear heat. What is Heat? Actual heat (fever, acid reflux, ulcers, abscess) Emotional heat (anxiety, delusions, excessive extroversion, rage) Energetic heat (high blood pressure, acute headaches). SI meridian with other points to clear heat: LI 4, LI 11, SJ 5, GB 34, LV 2 Relieve pain along the meridian pathway from pinky to ear. San Jiao - same as above and: Heat in the intestines - ulcers, IBS, acid reflux, constipation from heat drying out intestines or burning diarrhea. SJ 5 + ST 36, ST 25, ST 44)
Fire Summer SI 9, 10 SJ 5, 21 HT 5, 7 P 6, 8 Warming Up Earth Cooling Down Winter BL 57 BL 60 KD 1 KD 3 Water
Ren 17
LI 11
Balance Fire and Water: Clear Excess Heat (Yang) (if needed): SJ 5, LI 4, LI 11, ST 44, LV 2, Boost Yin (if needed): HT 7, P 6, KD 3, SP 6 Connect Fire and Water Ren 17 + Ren 6 HT 7 + KD 3
ST 44
Ren 17 Ren 6
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