Unblocking the Meridians and Collaterals

Name: Unblocking the Meridians and Collaterals
ISBN: 9787513286701

何清湖 / 刘继洪China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine · ChinaAug 2026

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Word count: 20K words
Chapters: 45
ISBN: 9787513286701

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Summary

Guided by the mission of "national health + reading for all + public science education," this series supports the Healthy China initiative and the national reading program, bringing the wisdom of meridian and acupoint therapy for disease prevention and treatment, along with the concept of food-and-medicine homology, into ordinary households.

This volume focuses on the health topics ordinary people care about most—wellness and the prevention and treatment of common ailments—and contributes to the nation's health cause with accessible language and simple, effective methods.

The series is designed in active response to national health development policies; its content is well suited to multimedia and multi-channel dissemination and supports applications for national publishing awards.

This volume aims to achieve integrated publishing: using digital technology to help middle-aged and older readers study the book. 1. Audiobook: scan the QR code to listen to the audio edition. 2. Acupoint massage: a point-and-read feature that lets readers enlarge acupoint locations and tap to hear descriptions. 3. Food therapy: videos demonstrating preparation (simple version: ingredient photos + voiceover of preparation steps).

Tagline: Pat and tap away stubborn ailments; eat and drink your way to good health

Editor's review

This book turns the seemingly esoteric art of meridians and acupoints into everyday health care that ordinary people can read, tap, and follow along with. Its standout feature is the integrated-publishing approach: scan a QR code to hear the audiobook, enlarge acupoint locations and tap to hear descriptions, and watch food-therapy videos demonstrating preparation. It is especially friendly to middle-aged and older readers, solving the practical difficulties of "can't see clearly, can't remember, can't do it." The content focuses on the wellness and common-ailment topics people care about most, in plain language and with simple methods, emphasizing everyday actions like patting and tapping and eating and drinking rather than asking readers to memorize meridian pathways. As one volume in a popular-science series, it is a handy household reference for neck and shoulder discomfort or routine health needs. Note that the book addresses disease prevention, health care, and supportive conditioning; readers should treat it as a reference for healthy living, not a substitute for proper medical diagnosis and treatment.

Who it's for

A good fit for

Ordinary readers with zero background who want to learn meridian and acupoint self-care
Middle-aged and older readers who need audio and point-and-read support
People who like to use massage, patting, and similar techniques for daily health care
Family members who care for older relatives and want practical health knowledge on hand

Not a good fit for

Medical students needing professional acupuncture and tuina training and clinical practice
People who expect to diagnose and treat illnesses on their own with this book
Readers who prefer text-only, in-depth theoretical reading and do not need multimedia support

Reading tips

First learn to use the point-and-read and zoom features to confirm acupoint locations, then begin practicing
Look up chapters by common ailment and do targeted exercises
Use the QR-code audio while following the illustrations in the book
Read the precautions before practicing; use a comfortable level of pressure and do not press forcefully

About the publisher

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine China · Founded in 1989

China Press of Traditional Chinese Medicine focuses on publishing books in traditional Chinese medicine, covering Chinese medical classics, clinical medicine, acupuncture and tuina, materia medica and formulae, and medical history and literature; its catalogue includes 3,277 titles. Representative books include Xiao Er Yao Zheng Zhi Jue, Shang Han Lun, Yi Xue Zhong Zhong Can Xi Lu, Zhen Jiu Da Cheng, Yi Zong Jin Jian, and Guo Aichun's Annotated Huangdi Neijing Suwen (Second Edition). These works involve writings by historical physicians such as Qian Yi, Zhang Zhongjing, Wang Shuhe, and Zhang Xichun, as well as documentary studies compiled by contemporary authors including Zhao Xin, Zhen Xueyan, Zhang Yongtai, and Wang Xiangang. In terms of publishing characteristics, the press emphasizes collation and annotation of original Chinese medical classics and the systematic presentation of famous physicians' works, balancing the transmission of ancient editions with reference for clinical application. Public information is limited, and no other publishing fields are covered here.

版权信息
《全民阅读·中医养生进家庭口袋本丛书》编委会
《通经络》编委会
序言
前言
一十二经络保养51招经络通，气血畅，身体结实
肺经3大常用穴位：呼吸畅通不咳嗽
大肠经3大常用穴位：保护肺和大肠
胃经3大常用穴位：吃饭香，消化好
脾经3大常用穴位：呵护后天之本
心经3大常用穴位：养心保健作用大
小肠经3大常用穴位：预防心脏和肠胃疾病
膀胱经3大常用穴位：通达全身经络
肾经3大常用穴位：呵护先天之本
心包经3大常用穴位：保护心神
三焦经3大常用穴位：促进气血循行
胆经3大常用穴位：疏肝利胆
肝经3大常用穴位：疏肝养血
通经络：4种家常食物
通经络：3种常用中药
药食同源，畅通经络：2道精选食疗方
通经络：6种家用中成药
二打通任督二脉19招阴阳调和，百病不生
任脉3大常用穴位：主管一身之阴
督脉3大常用穴位：统领一身之阳
调阴阳：4种家常食物
调阴阳：3种常用中药
药食同源，调补阴阳：2道精选食疗方
调阴阳：4种家用中成药
三通经络、养五脏24招五脏和谐，病不找
养护心脏：2大常用穴位
养护肝脏：2大常用穴位
养护脾脏：2大常用穴位
养护肺脏：2大常用穴位
养护肾脏：2大常用穴位
养五脏：4种家常食物
养五脏：3种常用中药
药食同源，养护五脏：2道精选食疗方
养五脏：5种家用中成药
四 5种常见病对症调理通经络，补气血，除病根
感冒
咳嗽
头痛
泄泻
便秘

FAQ

Can I understand acupoint locations without any TCM background?

Yes. This book is written for ordinary readers, and acupoint locations can be enlarged and read aloud with the point-and-read feature to help confirm positions. It is best to use these aids to become familiar with locations first, then follow the book's instructions; you do not need to master systematic meridian theory beforehand.

How do I use the point-and-read feature?

This book's integrated-publishing design includes an acupoint point-and-read feature that lets you tap to hear acupoint descriptions and enlarge acupoint locations. Follow the labels and instructions in the book for specific operation; middle-aged and older readers may ask family members to help the first time, after which they can use it on their own.

What do the food-therapy videos include?

The food-therapy section uses videos to demonstrate preparation, showing ingredient photos with voiceover of the preparation steps so readers can follow along. It is a reference for everyday dietary conditioning; readers should choose based on their own situation and consult a doctor first if they have underlying conditions or dietary restrictions.

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About the author

何清湖 Author

He Qinghu is an author with an extensive body of work in traditional Chinese medicine, with 58 titles held in the collection, commonly classified under medicine, examinations, and health. Due to limited publicly available information, details of his life, such as birthplace, education, and positions, remain unknown. Judging from the existing works, his writing covers fields including TCM andrology, clinical syndrome differentiation and treatment, medicinal and edible herbs, TCM formula granules, and the application of new-type herbal decoction pieces. His output includes both practical clinical handbooks and theoretical reflections on the study and philosophy of TCM, and also involves research on Mawangdui health-preservation culture and the compilation of a national master physician's clinical experience. Overall, his works combine academic substance with practical application, making them suitable for TCM practitioners, students, and readers interested in health preservation.

刘继洪 Author · Chinese

Liu Jihong is a Chinese expert in traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) preventive treatment, with long-term involvement in TCM preventive healthcare and health management. Publicly available personal information about him is limited: his birth and death years, native place, education, and professional appointments are not clearly documented, and existing introductions focus mainly on his professional field and writings. He has published two works so far, Ear Acupoint Diagnosis and Treatment: An Introduction and Clearing the Meridians, both medical titles. His writing centers on practical TCM diagnostic and treatment techniques and meridian-based health preservation methods, aimed at general readers and beginners who wish to learn about ear acupoint diagnosis and meridian regulation, with language kept concise and easy to follow. These works translate the preventive philosophy of TCM into specific techniques and offer some reference value for spreading knowledge of TCM self-care.