Theoretical Model on Meridian Conduction

TL;DR

This paper proposes a theoretical model explaining meridian conduction as low-frequency mechanical waves (solitons) in muscles, integrating physiological and experimental evidence to elucidate their role in human health regulation.

Contribution

It introduces a novel soliton-based model of meridian conduction, linking mechanical waves to physiological regulation and providing mathematical equations for wave propagation.

Findings

Meridians are modeled as mechanical solitons in muscles.

Soliton stability is maintained by muscle vibration and cell activation coupling.

Wave equations for meridian conduction are derived and discussed.

Abstract

The physical mechanism on meridians (acupuncture lines) is studied and a theoretical model is proposed. The meridians are explained as an alternating system responsible for the integration and the regulation of life in addition to the neuro-humoral regulation. We proposed that the meridian conduction is a kind of mechanical waves (soliton) of low frequency along the slits of muscles. The anatomical-physiological and experimental evidences are reviewed. It is demonstrated that the stabilization of the soliton is guaranteed by the coupling between muscle vibration and cell activation. Therefore the propagation of mechanical wave dominates the excitation of cell groups along the meridian. The meridian wave equations and its solution are deduced and how these results can be used in studying human healthy is briefly discussed .