What is Yuan-Source Points?

Yuán Xué · 原穴 · Point Categories

Points where the Yuan (original) qi of the zangfu organs surfaces; they are crucial for diagnosing and treating disorders of the respective organs, as they reflect the state of the Yuan qi.

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Yuan-Source Points belongs to the Point Categories group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Yuan-Source Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Points where the Yuan (original) qi of the zangfu organs surfaces; they are crucial for diagnosing and treating disorders of the respective organs, as they reflect the state of the Yuan qi.

What category does Yuan-Source Points belong to?

Yuan-Source Points is part of the Point Categories group of TCM concepts.

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