After the success of China’s acupuncture inscription, some people asked the question that the theoretical basis of acupuncture is meridians, what exactly are meridians? Chinese scholar Feng Shengcai proposed the theory that meridians are intermolecular energy transfer systems within fibrous protein molecules in the body. The relevant theory was reported and published in “China Chinese Medicine News”: “The theory of energy transfer system reveals the essence of meridians”, which caused certain reactions in the academic circles, some people asked, some people questioned, some people agreed, etc., for example, Wang Qiang from Zibo, Chen Yexing from Hainan, Xue Yeguo from Chengdu, and others. For example, Wang Qiang from Zibo, Chen Yexing from Hainan, Xue Yuguo from Chengdu, and students and teachers from various universities and colleges. Now, we will summarize them in the form of Q&A for your discussion. Q: What are the main points of your theory about the essence of meridians? A: The essence of meridians is the intermolecular energy transfer system within fibrous protein molecules in the organism. Q: Ah! You only talked about the energy transfer between molecules within fibrous protein molecules, so don’t some globular proteins also participate in energy transfer? Do other macromolecular substances besides proteins also participate in energy transfer? Besides energy transfer, is there also information transfer? Answer: Because the classical meridian theory and experimental studies describe macroscopically one meridian, one root, so we only talk about fibrous proteins in some articles about the theory of meridian substance energy transfer system, but in fact this energy transfer also exists between molecules within spherical protein molecules. Energy transfer also exists in other biomolecules, and energy transfer is widespread in all kinds of intra-molecular molecules in nature. There is also a corresponding transfer of information along with the transfer of energy. Q: Can you give us a brief introduction about energy transfer? A: A molecule has a certain energy state, and the energy state inside the molecule can be changed. The energy state of a molecule includes the movement of the distribution of the electron cloud of the outer electrons and the movement of the conformation of the molecule. Energy transfer can occur between molecules within a molecule. Molecules of matter can absorb energy, store energy, convert energy, release energy, and transfer energy. The above mentioned energy absorption, storage, conversion, release and transfer of energy of biological molecules of living organisms exists and is constantly going on. Q: Then why is there a difference between warp and non-warp? A: These energy transfers are always present in living organisms, and the frequent energy transfers form some large and easy energy transfer pathways, which are the meridians in meridians. The previous work of our meridian experts proved that on these meridians compared with the tissues next to the meridians, these meridians are characterized by high electrical conductivity, high potential fluctuations and low resistance. Recent scientists such as the famous meridian experts Zhu Changchao, Hu Xianglong, Xu Jinsen and others have further proven the above phenomenon. Q: Can this theory of yours explain all meridian phenomena? If so, can you explain the water channel phenomenon of Mr. Zhang Weibo’s meridians? A: This energy transfer system theory explains almost all meridian phenomena. We have tried to explain many meridian phenomena in related articles, but due to the limitation of space, we believe there are always meridian phenomena that have not been talked about. The famous meridian theory expert Zhang Weibo proposed the theory that the essence of meridians is water channels, and we believe that our energy transfer system theory can successfully explain the theory of water channels. In an article “Various forms of energy transfer” in the journal “Massage and Rehabilitation Medicine”, we mentioned that a series of hydrogen bonds on the meridians are almost simultaneously opened and closed in the meridian movement pattern. The time when the hydrogen bonds are broken is the time when water molecules and metal ions enter the place, and then water channels with certain ability to pass water are formed in the meridian channels. Q: Okay, this theory is able to explain the water channel phenomenon, ah! That’s good. What are the uses of this theory? A: This theory can not only explain the phenomenon of meridians in Chinese medicine, but also explain some phenomena in Western medicine. This is another way of saying that this theory is correct. Using the energy transfer system theory to reveal the essence of meridians not only reveals the essence of meridians in Chinese medicine, but also reveals some of the deeper problems in Western medicine. It can be considered that the energy transfer system theory is a link and bridge between Chinese and Western medicine, and is a common channel for the further development of Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Energy transfer system theory can contribute to biology. Q: The energy transfer system theory talks about the electron-electron cloud molecule-atom energy state conformation conformation, energy absorption transformation transfer release, these are the names of terms in Western medicine ha. Ah! This is using the Western medicine perspective to explain the meridian theory of Chinese medicine. Is that right? A: We should think of it this way: we are using modern scientific terms to explain the classical meridian theory of Chinese medicine, and we should not simply think of these terms as Western medical terms. Q: The energy transfer system theory seems to be a purely theoretical description of meridians, can it play an important role in guiding the application of clinical medical practice? A: The energy transfer system theory is the result of a series of experimental analyses that we have conducted over many years. In clinical practice, the theory can be applied to provide some guidance to the acupuncture process in the treatment of diseases with acupuncture, and often plays a very important role. We know that the Quchi point can be used to treat primary hypertension, but we were skeptical about the application of conventional needling of the Quchi point in the clinic and measured little change in blood pressure before and after its needling at the Quchi point. Based on the theory of energy transfer system, we considered whether the mechanical force energy given to the Quchi point by acupuncture was too small. So we began to leave the needles in place and to lift and twist frequently in the middle of the process for more than 3 hours, which had a good effect on lowering blood pressure. Q: You said this is the only guiding effect? A: Of course it is not just this one, such as acupuncture Hegu for toothache, massage techniques and so on. Q: Mr. Feng, can the theory of energy transfer system guide the problems in Western medicine? A: Yes, it can! For example, the binding reaction of antigen and antibody, etc. Since this theory can explain the problems of both Chinese medicine and Western medicine, it is said that this theory is the link and bridge between Chinese and Western medicine, and is a common channel for the further development of Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Q: Mr. Feng, nowadays the Western medical community does not recognize the existence of meridians, is that right? Has anyone ever chastised your meridian theory? I remember I published an article in Health News: “Don’t easily deny the existence of meridians”. The background of this article was that a conference was held in Shanghai at that time, where most scientists were against the study of meridians, but only Fei Lun from Fudan University agreed and participated in the study of meridians. Later, Fei Lun, Feng Shengcai, and Hu Xianglong attended the National Acupuncture Congress held in Crab Island, Beijing in 2011. The results of the research conducted by three teams, each expressing their own views. The results agree that meridians are real, whether you admit it or not, and that Western medicine does not know meridians without acknowledging them, and cannot say that meridians do not exist. There are those who blame the meridians, or our meridian theory. These show that meridians, or our meridian theory and its related contents, are not very easy to be understood! Science is all about seeking truth from facts, which means we should not only be brave enough to explore, but also serious enough to propagate! Q: Mr. Feng, I heard that many countries internationally are studying the essence of meridians, is that right? A: Yes! There are scientists from a relatively large number of countries involved in that research. In the last century, Kim Bong Han of North Korea concluded after research that meridian points consist of Bong Han tube Bong Han vesicles. But the results of their experiments could not be duplicated. Many scientists in China have been involved in meridian research and have come up with many ideas: in the nervous system, in the vascular system, in the lymphatic system, in the optical fibers, in the energy transfer system theory, etc. These ideas are being tested from all sides of the academic world. Q: Mr. Feng, it seems that the path of meridian research is not smooth, how do you see the results of your research? A: We proposed the theory of energy transfer system through a series of relevant experimental studies combined with the results of others’ studies. The experiments were repeated several times and the reports were published in relevant journals in the form of papers. We were also the first to propose that the bioelectricity of the body is composed of two major components: cellular bioelectricity and non-cellular bioelectricity, and that non-cellular bioelectricity makes a major contribution to the meridian bioelectricity of the body. We believe that these results are correct, but it will take some time before the theory is very accurate in revealing the essence of meridians and the theory will be recognized by a wide range of scholars. Q: Some people we know, after reading your articles carefully, suggest that you may have succeeded in revealing the essence of meridians and that you may win a Nobel Prize in the future. A: They are probably just talking, no need to take them seriously! We study the essence of meridians because acupuncture is very effective in treating diseases, and it is our responsibility to clarify the essence of meridians. These conclusions are generalized based on the previous theoretical and experimental work of countless scientists! Meridians are a precious heritage left to us by our ancestors, and we should inherit and carry forward the excellent cultural heritage of the Chinese nation! It is our responsibility to reveal the essence of meridians. We should realize our meridian dream! The Chinese dream! Q: It is said that your articles on this subject have been published for many years, right? A: Yes! Some of the articles have been published several times in different magazines! The purpose is to make more people understand the theory. Now there are more and more people who understand the theory and agree with it! Q: I heard that meridian research is an international problem, why did you choose such a highly difficult problem to tackle at that time? Do you have any new plans now? We thank you for your answer! A: Ah! Thanks to my father, Feng Guangxian, for his encouragement and prodding, he said that since Chinese acupuncture works so well, you should figure out how it works! We have overcome many difficulties, and the more difficult it is, the more we move forward. Here, we also want to thank all the leaders, teachers, friends and colleagues who helped me at all times and in all aspects of the meridian research process, who helped us to overcome one difficulty after another. Thank them and you! Ah, thank you for the reminder, we will set up another topic, another path, and sincerely hope to contribute more to the cause of Chinese medicine!