Lung meridian

The **Lung meridian** is not a molecule, receptor, enzyme, or drug target in the conventional biomedical sense. Instead, it is a fundamental concept from **Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM)**, where it is considered one of the twelve main meridians (channels) through which vital energy (Qi) flows. The Lung meridian is associated with the **Lung organ system**, is classified as a Yin meridian, and is believed to govern functions including respiration, immune defense (Wei Qi), water metabolism, the skin, and emotional balance—particularly the processing of grief[1][3][7]. The pathway of the Lung meridian travels from the torso through the arm to the thumb, forming part of TCM's framework for diagnosis and treatment through acupuncture or acupressure[1][5][6][8]. There are no drugs, mechanisms of action, or molecular biomarkers associated with the Lung meridian as a therapeutic target in standard biomedical research. Key notes for structuring: - The Lung meridian is a **functional energy channel in TCM** and not a physical molecule or receptor recognized by modern biomedical science[7][8]. - It should not be treated as a classical "target" for pharmacological intervention. - Any entry referencing the Lung meridian as a receptor, enzyme, transporter, or molecule is **incorrect in a pharmacological, biomedical, or drug discovery context**. The **Lung meridian** is mostly referenced by name or as "Hand Taiyin channel." No recognized abbreviation or synonyms from molecular or clinical pharmacology are in use.

Other names

Hand Taiyin meridianLung channel