What is Superficial Collaterals?

Fú Luò · 浮络 · Channels & Vessels

These are the most superficial of the collaterals, visible on the skin as small, net-like vessels, and they are responsible for nourishing the skin and connecting with the external environment.

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Superficial Collaterals belongs to the Channels & Vessels group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Channels & Vessels terms

Bladder Channel of Foot TaiyangChong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)Du Mai (Governing Vessel)Eight Extraordinary VesselsGallbladder Channel of Foot ShaoyangHeart Channel of Hand ShaoyinKidney Channel of Foot ShaoyinLarge Intestine Channel of Hand YangmingLiver Channel of Foot JueyinLung Channel of Hand TaiyinLuo Mai (Collaterals)Pericardium Channel of Hand JueyinRen Mai (Conception Vessel)

Frequently asked questions

What is Superficial Collaterals in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

These are the most superficial of the collaterals, visible on the skin as small, net-like vessels, and they are responsible for nourishing the skin and connecting with the external environment.

What category does Superficial Collaterals belong to?

Superficial Collaterals is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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