[A hypothesis about component model of substances of channels and collaterals].

The theory of channels and collaterals is a very important "substance" prop for the basic theories of TCM. After component model of substances of channels and collaterals is raised, according to the principle, structure and function are dialectical unity, the author finds in deeply research on a great number of completed experimental investigations of corresponding anatomic position of channels and collaterals and similar physiology at home and abroad that the difficult to understand TCM concepts such as "interdependence between yin and yang", "defensive energy" all could be displayed by the substance of body liquid showing liquid crystalline state during living of channels and collaterals.