The Extraordinary Eight Meridians: Daily Massage for Enhanced Qi and Blood!

The Extraordinary Eight Meridians: Daily Massage for Enhanced Qi and Blood!

Click the icon to view↓↓↓↓ Four Great Classics Traditional Chinese Medicine Moxibustion Pediatric Tuina Disease Inquiry The Extraordinary Eight Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Da Mai (Belt Vessel), Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel), Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin … 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

The Eight Meeting Points: The Key to the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

The Eight Meeting Points: The Key to the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

The Concept and Composition of the Eight Meeting Points The Eight Meeting Points are eight specific acupuncture points that connect the Eight Extraordinary Meridians with the twelve regular meridians, also known as “Jiao Jing Ba Xue” (交经八穴) or “Liu Zhu Ba Xue” (流注八穴).First recorded in the Yuan Dynasty by Dou Hanqing in “Zhenjing Zhinan”, it … Read more

Seven Most Commonly Used Acupuncture Points for Common Ailments

Seven Most Commonly Used Acupuncture Points for Common Ailments

1. Zhaohai (Shining Sea) Point – Say Goodbye to Sore Throat and Insomnia Zhaohai Point is named as such because “Zhao” means to shine, and “Hai” means vast water. This point not only treats throat swelling and pain, in conjunction with Shen Shu (Kidney Back), Guan Yuan (Origin Pass), and San Yin Jiao (Three Yin … Read more

The Fifteen Collaterals (7) – The Foot Taiyang Collateral

The Fifteen Collaterals (7) - The Foot Taiyang Collateral

Foot Taiyang Collateral, one of the fifteen collaterals, is a branch of the Foot Taiyin Spleen Meridian. The acupuncture point is Gong Sun (公孙), located 1 cun posterior to the base of the big toe, branching into the Foot Yangming Stomach Meridian. Its branch enters the abdomen and connects with the intestines and stomach; if … Read more

The Eight Extraordinary Meridians and Their Key Acupuncture Points

The Eight Extraordinary Meridians and Their Key Acupuncture Points

   The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to the Du Mai (Governing Vessel), Ren Mai (Conception Vessel), Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel), Da 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

Acupuncture and the Eight Extraordinary Meridians: Enhancing Qi and Blood

Acupuncture and the Eight Extraordinary Meridians: Enhancing Qi and Blood

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