8 Vessels: Overview
In traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), the concept of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, also known as the...
8 Vessels
Belt Vessel (Dai Mai)
Dai Mai (Belt Vessel): It encircles the waist like a belt and regulates the movement of Qi between the upper and...
Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)
Ren Mai (Conception Vessel): It runs along the midline of the front of the body and is associated with reproductive...
Governing Vessel (Du Mai)
Du Mai (Governing Vessel): It runs along the midline of the back of the body and is associated with the central...
Thrusting Vessel (Chong Mai)
Chong Mai (Thrusting Vessel): It is an interior vessel that is considered the origin of all the meridians. It...
Yang Heel Vessel (Yang Qiao Mai)
Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Heel Vessel): It connects the outer edge of the foot and runs up the back of the leg,...
Yang Linking Vessel (Yang Wei Mai)
Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel): It is an interior vessel that links all the Yang meridians. It is associated...
Yin Heel Vessel (Yin Qiao Mai)
Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Heel Vessel): It connects the inner edge of the foot and runs up the inner leg, influencing...
Yin Linking Vessel (Yin Wei Mai)
Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel): It is an interior vessel that links all the Yin meridians. It is associated with...