Understanding the Eight Extraordinary Meridians: The Wei and Qiao Meridians

Understanding the Eight Extraordinary Meridians: The Wei and Qiao Meridians

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 Eight Extraordinary Vessels: The Hub of the Eight Meridians

The Eight Extraordinary Vessels: The Hub of the Eight Meridians

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