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1 Following the proper rules of seated meditation, if the qi (气) flows through the “Ren” (任) and “Du” (督) meridians, various phenomena akin to the Daoist concepts of “Great Circulation” (大周天) and “Small Circulation” (小周天) will occur, all with regular and accurate responses. Just as in Esoteric Buddhism, when the three meridians and four … Read more
The relationship between Taoism and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) is very close, and the influence of Taoist internal alchemy on the study of pulse diagnosis in TCM is particularly worthy of research. Internal alchemy practices use the human body as a furnace, and the meridian system within the body is the pathway for the circulation … Read more
II. Ren Meridian 【Pathway】 (Su Wen · Gu Kong Lun): The Ren Meridian originates below the Zhongji (Middle Pole), ascends through the pubic hair region, enters the abdomen, ascends to the Guanyuan (Gate of Origin), and reaches the throat, then ascends to the jaw and enters the eye. Translation: It starts from within the lower … Read more
The Du Mai (Governing Vessel) What are the Eight Extraordinary Meridians? “Qi” means “strange” or “unusual,” indicating something unique. The Eight Extraordinary Meridians differ from the twelve regular meridians; they are not directly associated with the organs and do not have a paired relationship, hence they are termed “extraordinary meridians.” The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer … Read more
The Total Song of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians from the Medical Canon of the Golden Mirror The regular meridians are external, while the extraordinary meridians are internal; the eight meridians each have their own names. The Ren (任) meridian runs in front, while the Du (督) meridian runs in the back; the Chong (冲) meridian … Read more
Practitioners often speak of the “qijing bamai (Eight Extraordinary Meridians)”; do you know how they differ from the meridians used in acupuncture? And do you understand why it is essential to open the Eight Extraordinary Meridians? The qijing bamai is a term used in Daoist medicine, referring to the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Du Mai … Read more
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Da Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel). Unlike the twelve regular meridians, they do … Read more
Acupuncture points, commonly known as “points“, are special locations on the body where the qi of the internal organs and meridians is infused into the surface. The term “腧” (shù) relates to the meaning of transmission and infusion, while “穴” (xué) means a hole or opening. There are many acupuncture points in the human body, … Read more
When mentioning the term “qi meridians,” many people might think of them as tendons or blood vessels. The twelve meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) indeed include tangible blood vessels and other anatomical structures that are visible to the naked eye. However, the Eight Extraordinary Meridians as described in Daoism, along with the Three Channels … Read more
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians 1. Governing Vessel 【Pathway】 “Nan Mai: Twenty-Eight Difficulties”: The Governing Vessel originates from the lower extreme of the Shu points, travels along the spine, ascends to the Fengfu (Wind Palace), and enters the brain. (It ascends to the vertex, follows the forehead, and reaches the nasal column) Translation: The Governing Vessel … Read more