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The Concept and Physiological Characteristics of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

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The Concept and Physiological Characteristics of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

ClickBlue↑FollowUs! 1. The Concept and Physiological Characteristics of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians (1) The Concept of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians The Eight Extraordinary Meridians refer to eight meridians outside of the twelve primary meridians, including the Ren Mai (Ren Meridian), Du Mai (Governing Meridian), Chong Mai (Penetrating Meridian), Dai Mai (Belt Meridian), Yin Qiao Mai … Read more

A Detailed Explanation of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

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A Detailed Explanation of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

The Eight Extraordinary Meridians (qí jīng bā mài) are a category of the body’s meridian pathways. They include the 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), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), and Yang … Read more

Detailed Explanation of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

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Detailed Explanation of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians

Eight Extraordinary Meridians The Eight Extraordinary Meridians are a category of the body’s meridian pathways. They include the 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), Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel), and Yang Qiao … Read more

Understanding the Eight Extraordinary Meridians: Chong, Dai, Ren, and Du

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Understanding the Eight Extraordinary Meridians: Chong, Dai, Ren, and Du

Section Eight: The Eight Extraordinary Meridians (Chong, Dai, Ren, Du) Let’s take a look at this chart: “The primordial qi” descends from the universe and enters the fertilized egg, forming the Chong Mai (Chong Meridian). This primordial qi cannot directly form a physical body, so it undergoes a transformation. This transformation is completed within the … Read more

Understanding Meridians: The Eight Extraordinary Vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

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Understanding Meridians: The Eight Extraordinary Vessels in Traditional Chinese Medicine

Section Seven: Meridians (The Eight Extraordinary Vessels) In previous chapters, we have repeatedly mentioned the role of “Yang Qi”. Many friends may still not understand why it is called “Yang Qi”. This is because when discussing the relationship between “Qi and Blood”, “Qi” is classified as Yang, hence it is referred to as “Yang Qi”. … Read more

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

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

Guiding One Acupuncture Point for Deep Body Regulation

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Guiding One Acupuncture Point for Deep Body Regulation

Because “the Shanzhong (Ren 17) must be activated before use,” this means that the Shanzhong point should not be used for tapping, massaging, or guiding until it is activated. The acupuncture meridian point chart suggests that while tapping or massaging an unactivated point may initially have benefits, over time it can leave some potential side … Read more