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Section Seven: Meridians (The Eight Extraordinary Vessels) In previous chapters, we have repeatedly mentioned the role of “Yang Qi”. Many friends may still not understand why it is called “Yang Qi”. This is because when discussing the relationship between “Qi and Blood”, “Qi” is classified as Yang, hence it is referred to as “Yang Qi”. … Read more
Lecture 39: Physiological Functions of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians and Applications of Meridian Theory Up to the previous section, we have completed the discussion on the main focus of meridian theory, which is the twelve regular meridians. We covered the definitions, distribution patterns, connection rules, the flow of Qi and blood, and the general pathways … Read more
In the system of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, particularly the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) and Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), function as two invisible energy networks that maintain the temporal and spatial order of the human body. These two special meridians do not directly participate in the circulation … Read more
The Ba Mai Jiao Hui Xue (Eight Extraordinary Vessels Intersection Point) is one of the core theories in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) meridian theory. It forms a unique therapeutic network through the intercommunication of the twelve regular meridians and the eight extraordinary vessels. This article analyzes its mysteries from four aspects: the return to meridians, … Read more
The Dai Mai, as one of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, is first mentioned in the ancient texts of the Huangdi Neijing in the section Ling Shu: Jing Bie, with a detailed description of its pathway found in the Nanjing: Twenty-Eight Difficulties. 1. Huangdi Neijing: Ling Shu The Ling Shu: Jing Bie first mentions the existence … Read more
The Ren Meridian (Ren Mai) originates from the center of the womb, with its main trunk running along the anterior midline, connecting with the fourteen primary meridians and the Du Meridian (Du Mai), intersecting at the Taiyin Lung Meridian (Taiyin Fei Jing). The associated organs include the womb (which encompasses the Dan Tian, lower jiao, … Read more
The Concept and Composition of the Eight Meeting Points The Eight Meeting Points are eight specific acupuncture points that connect the Eight Extraordinary Meridians with the twelve regular meridians, also known as “Jiao Jing Ba Xue” (交经八穴) or “Liu Zhu Ba Xue” (流注八穴).First recorded in the Yuan Dynasty by Dou Hanqing in “Zhenjing Zhinan”, it … Read more
An Overview of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians One Question: What are the Eight Extraordinary Meridians? Answer: They are the Chong (Penetrating), Ren (Conception), Du (Governing), Dai (Belt), Yin Wei (Yin Linking), Yang Wei (Yang Linking), Yin Qiao (Yin Heel), and Yang Qiao (Yang Heel). Two Question: Please elaborate. Answer: The Chong Mai (Chong Meridian), Ren … Read more
Any disease begins with an interference of life energy, rather than a destruction at the level of physical organs. Any destruction is an accumulative process, and when it accumulates to a certain extent, it is said that “the disease comes like a mountain collapse.” Therefore, it is essential to pay attention to this initial interference … Read more
The Governing Vessel (Du Mai) runs along the midline of the back. It connects with the Fourteen Meridians and the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian, intersecting with the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai). The organs it connects primarily include the lower abdomen (including the Dan Tian (Elixir Field), lower jiao, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and bladder), heart, brain, … Read more