Meridian (Chinese medicine) — Meridian system The meridian (simplified Chinese: 经络; traditional Chinese: 經絡; pinyin: jīngluò) is a path through which the life energy known as qi is believed to flow, in traditional Chinese medicine. There is no physically verifiable a … Wikipedia
Meridian Shiatsu — (Japanese: 経絡指圧) is a derivative form of the Japanese therapy Shiatsu. It uses the Meridian theory of Traditional Chinese Medicine that was introduced into Japan from China. Meridian Shiatsu contrasts with Tsubo Shiatsu where the tsubos or… … Wikipedia
Chinese astronomy — The Dunhuang map from the Tang Dynasty (North Polar region). This map is thought to date from the reign of Emperor Zhongzong of Tang (705–710). Founded in Dunhuang, Gansu. Constellations of the three schools were distinguished with different… … Wikipedia
Chinese herbology — For non Chinese traditions of herbology, see herbalism. Chinese Herbology (simplified Chinese: 中药学; traditional Chinese: 中藥學; pinyin: zhōngyào xué) is the theory of Traditional Chinese herbal therapy, which accounts for the majority of treatments … Wikipedia
Chinese city wall — Ming Dynasty City wall of Xi an, showing elaborate wall towers Chinese city walls (traditional Chinese: 城牆; simplified Chinese: 城墙; pinyin: chéngqiáng; literally: city wall ) refer to civic defensive systems used to protect towns and cities in … Wikipedia
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Channel (Chinese medicine) — Channel (zh stp|p=jīngluò|s=经络|t=經絡), also known as meridian, in traditional Chinese medicine, is the common name of vessel (zh stp|s=经脉|t=經脈|p=jīngmài, also known as channel) and collaterals (zh stp|s=络脉|t=絡脈|p=luòmài). It is the path of running … Wikipedia
Precepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine — ▪ 2009 Introduction by Nan Lu In one of the spectacles for the opening ceremonies of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing on Aug. 8, 2008, more than 2,000 performers appeared to float onto the performance area while carrying out the graceful… … Universalium
Timeline of Chinese astronomy — This is a timeline of Chinese records and investigations in astronomy.*2137 BC, October 22 Chinese book Classic of History; records the earliest known solar eclipse on October 22.*ca. 2000 BC Chinese determine that Jupiter needs 12 years to… … Wikipedia
Thai massage — is a type of massage in Thai style that involves stretching and deep massage. This form of bodywork is usually performed on the floor, and the client wears comfortable clothes that allow for movement. No oils are used in Thai massage. It is known … Wikipedia