A Hidden Path Flowing Through the Body — The Lung Meridian⸻Tuesday, July 7, 2026 (Reiwa 8)

Traditional East Asian medicine includes a concept called “meridians” (keiraku).
These are described as invisible pathways that run through the body, separate from blood vessels and nerves.

One of these is the Hand Taiyin Lung Meridian.

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■ Flow (from start to end)

The Lung Meridian begins in the chest (Zhongfu).
It travels through the area below the clavicle, the upper arm, the elbow, and the forearm,
reaches the wrist, and finally ends at the tip of the thumb (Shaoshang).

From there, it connects to the next meridian, the Large Intestine Meridian.

In other words, this meridian is:
👉 a single continuous flow that starts in the chest, runs down the arm, and ends at the thumb.

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■ Meaning in the body (image)

The Lung Meridian is traditionally associated with:

* Throat and respiration (cough, early-stage colds)
* Inner side of the arm (shoulder to thumb line)
* Skin (dryness, itching, allergic symptoms)

In traditional theory, the lungs are considered the gateway of respiration,
connecting the body to the external world.

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■ Summary

The Lung Meridian is not just a collection of points.
It is a continuous pathway that flows from the chest to the hand, ends at the thumb, and connects onward to the next meridian.

This flow is also associated with everyday symptoms involving the respiratory system, throat, arms, and skin.

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