Dai Mai

Lecture 39: Physiological Functions of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians and Applications of Meridian Theory

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Lecture 39: Physiological Functions of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians and Applications of Meridian Theory

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

The Dai Mai: The “Belt” of Health and Wellness in the Human Body

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The Dai Mai: The "Belt" of Health and Wellness in the Human Body

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

An Overview of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

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An Overview of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

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

Chapter One: Overview of Meridians – The Eight Extraordinary Meridians and the Twelve Divergent Channels

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Chapter One: Overview of Meridians - The Eight Extraordinary Meridians and the Twelve Divergent Channels

Section One: The Eight Extraordinary Meridians The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Ren Mai (Ren Meridian), Du Mai (Du Meridian), Chong Mai (Chong Meridian), Dai Mai (Dai Meridian), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Meridian), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Meridian), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Meridian), and Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Meridian). The … Read more

Four Vital Meridians for Women: Ren Mai, Du Mai, Chong Mai, and Dai Mai Must Be Unblocked!

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Four Vital Meridians for Women: Ren Mai, Du Mai, Chong Mai, and Dai Mai Must Be Unblocked!

There are a total of 20 meridians in the human body, which are divided into two groups: One group is called Shí’èr Zhèngjīng (Twelve Regular Meridians), which connects to the organs; 6 belong to the zang (solid organs) and 6 belong to the fu (hollow organs), where the qi flowing is known as the postnatal … Read more

Nine Effective Remedies for Improving Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency

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Nine Effective Remedies for Improving Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency

The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and must not be harmed. Once damaged, recovery is slow and difficult. Here are some methods for daily spleen and stomach care for your reference. Methods First, massage the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel). The spleen governs transportation and transformation; when the spleen and stomach are … Read more

8 Effective Methods to Improve Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency

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8 Effective Methods to Improve Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency

Methods 1. Rubbing the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel). The spleen governs transportation and transformation; when the spleen and stomach are weak, they cannot effectively transform food, leading to stagnation of dampness in the body. Rubbing the Dai Mai not only strengthens the spleen Yang but also invigorates the Yang Qi of the gallbladder meridian on … Read more

8 Effective Methods to Improve Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency

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8 Effective Methods to Improve Spleen and Stomach Yang Deficiency

The spleen and stomach are the foundation of postnatal life and should not be harmed. Once damaged, recovery can be slow and difficult. Here are some methods for daily spleen and stomach care for your reference. 方 法 1. Rub the Dai Mai (Belt Vessel). The spleen governs transportation and transformation; if the spleen and … Read more

An In-Depth Analysis of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians: Ren, Du, Chong, and Dai

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An In-Depth Analysis of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians: Ren, Du, Chong, and Dai

Click the above 🍁Ai Shang Kang Academy🍁 to follow us 1. Ren Mai (Ren Meridian) Located within the body, it surrounds the female uterus and soft tissue areas, rising vertically through the Shenque (神阙) point at the navel to the abdominal cavity, reaching the throat, and connecting around the lips on the face. The Ren … Read more

The ‘Meridian Syndromes’ of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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The 'Meridian Syndromes' of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine

The Eight Extraordinary Meridians in TCM, particularly the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) and Du Mai (Governing Vessel), have the most widely used acupuncture points. However, this does not imply that the other six extraordinary meridians are unimportant. The primary function of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians is to enhance the connection between the twelve regular meridians, … Read more