Hand Taiyin Luo Vessel is one of the fifteen luo vessels. In the Ling Shu: Jing Mai, it states: “The branch of the Hand Taiyin is called Lieque, originating from the wrist at the point of Lieque, connecting with the Hand Taiyin channel, directly entering the palm, and dispersing into the thenar region.” This means … Read more
Luo vessels are branches that diverge from the main meridians, serving to strengthen the connection and regulation between the Yin and Yang of the interior and exterior. Each of the twelve meridians and the Ren and Du vessels has a separate Luo vessel, totaling fifteen Luo vessels. Hand Shaoyin Luo Vessel is one of the … Read more
The concept of the Extraordinary Meridians (qijing bamai) was first introduced in the Nanjing and includes eight meridians: Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Da Mai (Belt Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel), and Yin Qiao … 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
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 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
Many Wuxia novels mention the “Eight Extraordinary Meridians“, as opening these meridians allows for smooth flow of qi and rapid enhancement of martial arts skills. So, what exactly are the Eight Extraordinary Meridians? How do they circulate? What functions do they serve? Today, we will explore this topic in depth.What are the Eight Extraordinary Meridians?The … Read more
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 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
Introduction: Beyond the twelve regular meridians, there are eight extraordinary meridians, known as the Eight Extraordinary Meridians (qi jing ba mai). They play a crucial role in connecting, maintaining, and regulating the twelve meridians, and are of great importance in Daoist health cultivation practices. Understanding these meridians can help enhance the practice of tapping techniques. … Read more