[Comparison on the relevant characteristics between meridians and organs].

Even though the twelve meridians are connected with five and six organs separately according to the record in ('), the relations of meridians with corresponding organs are different in characteristics. Through comparing the relative characteristics between meridians and organs, it is believed that the relationship is established earlier and is quite closer between meridians and five organs. There is a great correlation between the disorders of five organs and the disorders of meridians. The disorders of five organs are commonly treated by the corresponding five- points of meridians. The relationship between meridians and six organs is established relatively late and the correlation between them is not as closer as that between meridians and five organs. The disorders of six organs are generally treated by the lower -sea points. The different characteristics of the correlation between meridians and organs are relevant with the degree of their integration, the philosophical and cultrual factors and the recognition of ancient masters on organs.