First, triple energizer(Sanjiao,三焦) is meridians carrier
Firstly, we have nominated an entirely new definition of triple
energizer, which has name, tangibility, anatomical body and
functions[4]. We have found that the human body is surrounded by
connective tissue of the triple energizer system. These connective
tissues are as large as the pleural peritoneum surrounding the organs,
followed by the connections wrapped by the tendon and ligament, as small
as the outer membrane of blood vessels, periosteum and nerve sheaths. In
a nutshell, triple energizer is the total of fibrous connective tissues
of the whole body [5]. All basis of tissues and functions of viscera,
blood vessels, nerves, lymphatic ducts and their morphology are packed,
regulated and supported by the triple energizer system, which
administrates ”Qi from beginning to end” functions.
All acupoints of Dumai meridian, from Changqiang(DU1) to Baihui(DU20),
may be distributing in the connective tissue of supraspinal ligament and
interspinous ligament atop the main line to the spinous process and the
midline of the head[6]. Langevin et al. found that 50% of acupoints
and 80% of meridians on the upper arm locate in the connective
tissues[7]. Hu et al. found that slight acupuncture in connective
tissue can produce acupuncture analgesia[8]. Chen and other studies
have found that connective tissue plays an important role in the process
of acupuncture analgesia[9]. The above discussion of the meridians and
connective organizations is close to the understanding of the nature of
the meridians. In the last mile, it didn’t break through the confusion
and failed to gain methodological percepation.
Meridian system is a conductive pathway through the body, and triple
energizer connective tissue structure containing liquid molecules and
collagen, with conductive efficiency, has a very wide distribution of
telecommunication transmission network linking skin, bone, ligaments,
visceral organs and cells, which can be compared to the human universe
wrapping and integrating all types of tissues and information[10].
Meridians bioelectric signals are transmitted through a triple energizer
network of connective tissue to various parts of the body. Meridians and
acupoints are located in the connective tissues, parts of systemic
triple energizer connective tissue network. Without triple energizer
system, there would not have meridians. Triple energizer is the
meridians carrier.
Based on this, the location and morphological anatomy of the meridians
are clarified. Meridians and acupoints are actually the tangible
structures, which participate completion of the body Qi functions.
Hence, it has opened a new era of complete understanding of the
meridians.