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Section Eight: The Eight Extraordinary Meridians (Chong, Dai, Ren, Du) Let’s take a look at this chart: “The primordial qi” descends from the universe and enters the fertilized egg, forming the Chong Mai (Chong Meridian). This primordial qi cannot directly form a physical body, so it undergoes a transformation. This transformation is completed within the … Read more
Section Nine: The Eight Extraordinary Meridians (Wei Meridian, Qiao Meridian) In the previous section, we discussed how the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) gives rise to the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Du Mai (Governing Vessel), and Dai Mai (Belt Vessel). These three brothers form the boundaries of the human microcosm, which is essentially a cage that … Read more
The meridians can diagnose a hundred diseases. For example, the Stomach Meridian (Wei Jing) runs through the face, connecting to the Yingxiang (迎香) points on both sides and the bridge of the nose, as well as various manifestations in areas such as in front of the ears, Shangguan (上关), around the lips, hairline, and forehead. … Read more
“Chong Mai” and “Dai Mai” are named primarily based on their functions and circulation characteristics. 1. Chong Mai 1. The character “Chong” (冲) originally means: The character “Chong” is depicted in oracle bone script as “water” (水) within the character “middle” (中), vividly representing the scene of flowing water. In oracle bone script, the sides … Read more
The eight acupoints used in the Eight Methods of Flowing Treatment are known as the Eight Extraordinary Meridians Acupoints. The so-called eight meridians refer to the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin … Read more
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