Model of the Etheric Physiological Structure of the Body

A Common Theory of Oriental Medicine
An Integral Model for the System of Acupuncture Channels

The proposed model combines the fundamental theories of Chinese, Indian and Persian medical traditions into an integral theoretical system.
The model graphically describes functional-energetic connections of the acupuncture channels (meridians) and predicts the presence of new additional links between the meridians.

Part 1. An Integral Model of the System for Acupuncture Channels

The suggested integral model of the meridian system stems from the Energy Circulation Cycle (Fig. 1) as it is accepted by the traditional Chinese Medicine (Wei level).
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Part 2. 12 meridians and 3 doshas

The theory of three vital energies or three doshas (pneuma phlegm and bile) constitutes the basics of Indian Ayurvedic Medicine.
In Ayurveda, elements of the body are divided into 2 groups : causing disease and subjected to disease.
In Ayurveda everything in the universe is categorised according to the three doshas: Vata – pneuma (also translated as wind), Kapha – phlegm and Pitta – bile. Read More

Part 3. Communications by Analogy

Besides intercommuncations by analogy according to "midday-midnight" law, the proposed model suggests the possibility of 2 extra new types of functional energy connections.
They are to be revealed as a result of 4 possible combinations of 3 groupings integration via yin and yang meridians. Read More

Part 4. The Meridian System and Four Matters of the Body

The fundamental idea of ancient natural philosophy about proto-substances or basic elements of nature – Air, Fire, Water and Earth – constitutes the core of the Greek, Arabic and Persian medical systems. Each of these four elements is described as having certain qualities: Air is hot and damp, Fire is hot and dry, Water is cold and damp, and Earth is cold and dry. Read More

Book 2
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