When mentioning the term “qi meridians,” many people might think of them as tendons or blood vessels. The twelve meridians in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) indeed include tangible blood vessels and other anatomical structures that are visible to the naked eye. However, the Eight Extraordinary Meridians as described in Daoism, along with the Three Channels … 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
1The Qi Jing Ba Mai (Eight Extraordinary Meridians) consists of the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel), and Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel). This system is … 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
（一）The Concept of the Eight Extraordinary MeridiansThe Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the eight meridians outside of the twelve primary meridians, including Ren Mai (Ren Meridian), Du Mai (Governing Meridian), Chong Mai (Penetrating Meridian), Dai Mai (Belt Meridian), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Meridian), Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Meridian), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking … Read more
What are the Eight Extraordinary Meridians? The Eight Extraordinary Meridians (Qi Jing Ba Mai) refer to eight meridians that are outside of the twelve primary meridians (Zheng Jing). They do not directly connect to the organs and do not have a paired relationship with the exterior and interior, hence they are termed “extraordinary”. These include … Read more
Chronic illnesses that do not heal require attention to the Extraordinary Meridians Complex and difficult diseases require consideration of the Extraordinary MeridiansEight Extraordinary Meridians often present multiple symptoms that can sometimes be confused with those of the regular meridians. Conventional treatment methods may not be effective. For example, in cases of persistent uterine bleeding, using … Read more
The “Study of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians” (奇经八脉考, Qí jīng bā mài kǎo), authored by Li Shizhen during the Ming Dynasty, is a specialized text discussing the eight extraordinary meridians. Li referenced historical literature to elucidate the principles of the “Inner Canon” (内经, Nèi jīng) and organized the pathways and therapeutic indications of the eight … Read more
The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Dai Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), and Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel). Unlike the twelve regular meridians, they do … Read more
Traditional Chinese Medicine Health, Classics of Wellness, Wishing You Continuous Health More Knowledge Information Follow us for daily wellness knowledge. Learn the wisdom to avoid illness. Qi Huang Learning SocietyMaking Traditional Chinese Medicine More Beautiful | More Interesting | More Relevant to Life The Eight Extraordinary Meridians are like a great medicine, treating a wide … Read more