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    7. Channels and collaterals

    经络

    The channel system as the anatomy of the medicine: twelve primary channels, eight extraordinary vessels, and the secondary systems that explain the stubborn cases.

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    Symptom questionnaireWork a case through the twelve-step intake.Biomarker patternsMap pathology results onto TCM patterns.Herbal databaseSingle herbs, formulas and modifications.

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    Channel trajectoriesHorary and chrono-acupunctureWHO standard point reference

    More in Part 1

    • 1How Chinese medicine reasons
    • 2Yīn and Yáng
    • 3The Five Phases
    • 4Qì, Blood, Fluids, Essence and Shén
    • 5The Zàng-Fǔ organ systems
    • 6Causes of disease
    6. Causes of disease8. The four examinations

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