• character: Central reservoir of the Xue (Blood) and Jing (Essence) in the body. The name can mean "passing through" (Matsumoto). This suggests a pathway, wherein sexuality is defined, cultivated and transformed. Most of its symptoms involve the sexual systems of both sexes. Esoterically, it is the street one travels to gather and transmute Qi and Jing (Essence). Abnormally, leakage and weakness of the genitals occurs. When the Qi is cultivated through, these same fluids can be used to rejuvenate one's internal organs rather than being spent in excessive sex and reproduction. Blockages in this channel occurs easily, preventing the flow of transformative and regenerative essences. Liver Stagnation is often due to Chong Mai blockages, which be located by abdominal palpation (Seem). Intimately associated with GV-4 (ming men) and Sp-6 (san jiao) (Matsumoto).

• Master point: Sp-4

• Couple point: PC-6

• paired channel:Y in Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)

• functions: Sea of Xue (Blood), regulates menstruation; Sea of the Twelve Channels, source of Qi for the channels; governs sexual characteristics; connects Pre- and Post-natal Qi; controls life cycles; governs reproduction; affects the gastrointestinal system and heart.

• general symptoms: adverse flow of Qi; heart and chest disorders due to Stagnation of Qi and Xue (Blood); gastrointestinal problems; abdominal pain; reproductive disorders; menoxenia; infertility

• Shi (Excess) symptoms: deficient lactation; impotence; menstrual irregularities

• Xu (Deficiency) symptoms: contracture; pain; prostatitis; urethritis; orchitis; seminal emission; metrorrhagia; menorrhagia; hematemesis

- Key point: Sp 4 (Gongsun).

- Key point of the coupled meridian: P 6 (Neiguan).

- Point of departure: CV 1 (Huiyin) (dorsal branch).

- Reunion points: CV 4 (Guanyuan), S 30 (Qichong), S 25 (Tianshu),

K 11 (Henggu) up to K 27 (Shufu), GV 4 (Mingmen) (confluence of energies of several Extra Meridians).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

— related to the source of life, determines the life-plan and life- span.

— the most important mutations with regard to procreation (genetics,

embryology).

— 'Sea of the uterus and XUE' (relationship to creative processes).

— 'Sea of the 12 meridians' (coordination).

— 'Sea of YUAN QI'.

— 'the foundation of the Triple Energizer' (related to the maintenance of life).

— 'the foundation of the ZANG FU.

— CHONG MAI (and DAI MAI) are activated at conception.

— governs and coordinates the most important transformations (mutations) of

— regulates the circulation of XUE and QI (ancestral, WEI, YING): in this way it

regulates body temperature.

gynecological symptoms:

— menstrual disorders, organic gynecological disorders: fibroma, cysts,

— abortions, abnormal labor or childbirth, embryological pathology, difficult

childbirth, retention of the placenta.

— pathology of puberty and menopause (mutations).

digestive symptoms:

— fullness and oppression in stomach and thorax; ascending energy from the

abdomen; nausea and vomiting of undigested food; diarrhea; blood in the

lumbar symptoms:

— (dorsal branch of CHONG MAI) acute lumbago (band-like at the level of the

thoracic symptoms:

— oppression, dyspnea, precordial pain.

facial symptoms:

— (facial branch) angina, dry mouth, dry nose, loss of voice (after childbirth).

symptoms of the lower limbs:

— cold feet and lower legs (up to the knees); pain or cramp in the medial

aspect of the leg; painful groin.

general characteristics of a patient with CHONG MAI symptoms:

— marked tiredness (deep, internal), fear: does not dare, no zest for living, deep

abortion

asthenia - exhaustion

premature aging.

anxiety

backache - lumbar

very acute when lifting heavy objects (stagnation of XUE); horizontal, band-like or obstructed feeling; patient is unable to bend forward or backward; stretching disturbs equilibrium (B 37).

depression

deep; severe suffering; 'QI can not open'.

dyspepsia

all digestive complaints; food and alcohol are not digested, hiccough, diarrhea ... (acc. to DA CHENG).

fear

no guts.

feeling cold

especially in the lower limbs; also psychological.

foot - cold

and lower leg up to the knee.

genitals - bleeding

genitals - pain

spasm / inflammation of the uterus; pain in penis and/or testes.

genitals - prolapse

genitals - tumor

cyst, fibroma

leg - cold

cold feet up to the knees.

menopause

mutational disorders, ascending energy.

menses - irregular

menses - pain

premenstrual tension

sexual function - disorders

frigidity.

speech - disorders

loss of voice after childbirth.

sterility

'the pathway of conception is interrupted'.

abdomen - pain

fullness and oppression in the stomach; vomiting.

abdomen - pain - flank swollen.

abdomen - pain - stomach

abdomen - spasm of the colon due to disturbances of XUE or of the QI/XUE balance.

abdomen - stomach complaints

fullness and oppression in the stomach; vomiting.

Arteriosclerosis

asthenia

tired but unable to sleep; deficient YUAN; no guts.

back - mobility disorders

borborygmus

FENG (wind) in the intestines.

breasts - swelling

diarrhea

dyspnea

dyspnea - asthma chronic

energy rising

pain and feeling of heaviness in the abdomen with ascending energy.

flatulence

genitals - swelling

penis; prostate; vagina.

hiccough

according to DA CHENG.

insomnia

tired but unable to sleep (deficient YANG + insomnia).

leg - arteriovenous insufficiency

leg - pain - medial

leg - spasm

especially on the medial side.

leg - varices

lips - swelling

menses - delayed period

menses - heavy period

menses - scanty period

mouth - dry

dryness in nose and mouth.

nausea

prostatitis

speech - hoarseness

loss of voice after childbirth.

stool - blood-stained

according to DA CHENG.

syncope

e.g. after childbirth.

thorax - fullness

oppression of the chest.

thorax - pain - anterior

precordial pain.

throat - chronic tonsillitis

throat - pain

sore throat.

thyroid gland - struma

Tongue - dry

urination - dysuria

urethritis.

vagina - itching

vagina - pain

vomiting

of undigested food.

• character: Dai means girdle, suggesting its horizontal direction, as well as the nature of the support it gives the other channels. As it wraps the middle of the body, the Dai Mai's main symptoms express a failure of the proper flow of Qi between the two halves it connects.

• Master point: GB-41

• Couple point: TW-5

• paired channel: Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)

• function: binds channels running through the trunk, thus all channels connect with the Dai Mai; regulates balance of Qi between the upper and lower body

• general symptoms: menstrual headache; abdominal distension; leukorrhea; dysmenorrhea; uterine prolapse; ovarian cyst; weakness of the lower back; hip arthritis; paralysis of legs

• Shi (Excess) symptoms: Shi (Excess) of the Yang channels; lumbar or loin pain; weakness of upper extremities; unilateral weakness in eye, breast or ovary

• Xu (Deficiency) symptoms: weak loins or lumbar; "feels like [patient is] sitting in water; pain in opposite shoulder, eye, breast or ovary; abdomen distention

Creative functions:

— joins man with the cosmic 'ORDER', the laws of the universe which govern

life.

— gathers together and directs the energies of an individual.

— gives moral strength, strengthens the role of a person in the universe : makes

an individual resolute.

Regulative functions:

— mobilizing action (SHAO YANG) on different YIN aspects: XUE, JIN YE (Body

Fluids), solid substances (e.g. stool), lower part of the body, lower limbs...

gynecological symptoms:

— leukorrhea; painful, irregular menses, menses with delayed period or coming

through with difficulty, spasm; lactation problems.

digestive symptoms:

— distended abdomen, spasm, constipation.

symptoms of the lower limbs:

— weakness, paresis, edema; frequent spraining of the ankle; pain in the joints

and bones; cold feet.

symptoms of the loins:

— girdle-like lumbago, sometimes extending to the medial side of the thighs.

symptoms of the upper part of the body:

— SHAO YANG complaints: pain in the head, eye, shoulder, arm, chest and

flank.

general characteristics of a person with DAI MAI symptoms:

— people with a lot of energy which is not directed: a lot of projects, studies,

relationships, etc...; very dynamic but dissipated people; have different

abdomen - hardness

abdomen - pain due to stagnation of YIN/XUE.

abdomen - pathology of the hypogastrium

pain due to stagnation of YIN/XUE; pain and stiffness in legs after coitus.

agitation

dynamic person with no goal in life.

ankle - pain

weak ligaments; spraining.

backache - lumbar

girdle-like pain, renal pain.

breasts - lactation

poor milk production; all disorders related to breast feeding.

breasts - pain

congestion or mastitis.

constipation

foot - cold

and swollen.

genitals - prolapse

leg - heaviness

poor XUE circulation in the lower part of the body.

leg - weakness

'walks as if wading through water'.

menses - pain

spasm in lower abdomen.

premenstrual tension

vagina - leukorrhea

abdomen - distension due to constipation or stagnation of YIN.

abdomen - spasm of the colon

pain due to stagnation of YIN/XUE.

emotional disorders

morally weak.

flatulence

foot - pain

weak ligaments; feeling of heaviness.

genitals - cervicitis uteri

headache

imbalance of YIN (below) and YANG (above).

headache - lateral

SHAO YANG headache.

irritability

leg - arteriovenous insufficiency

leg - paralysis

paresis, without strength.

leg - swelling

edema (stagnation of YIN).

leg - varices

poor XUE circulation.

menses - delayed period

muscle - spasm

cramp (cf. SHAO YANG).

muscle - tension

neck - tension

vertigo

• character: Controls or governs the function of the Yang channels. When Yang is Shi (Excess), the controller absorbs this surplus. This Qi overload can affect the mind and nervous system with erratic symptoms. A weakness can result in lowered immunity and weakness of many Yang functions. In contrast to the Ren Mai, this channel impacts function more than substance, exerting its influence over musculoskeletal and sensory activity, as well as expelling pathogens.

• Master point: SI-3

• Couple point: UB-62

• paired channel: Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)

• functions: Sea of Yang (channels); home to the Brain and Kidney; affects mental and reproductive functions, spine, nerves, and cerebrospinal fluid.

• general symptoms: hysteria; syncope; headache; opisthotonos; low back pain

• Shi (Excess) symptoms: hallucination; Shen disorders; seizures; opisthotonos; headaches; stiff spine

• Xu (Deficiency) symptoms: weak character; lack of strength; heavy head; sterility; impotence; hemorrhoids

The Course of the DU MAI:

a) The DU MAI originates in the uterus and descends to merge at the perineum.

b) It then ascends along the posterior middle line, following the spinal column

c) It further ascends to the vertex and winds along the forehead to the columella

of the nose, where it descends to Ying-jiao (GV 28) at the end of the gingiva.

d) It meets the REN MAI at Chengqiang (CV 24).

e) The posterior branch emerges from the perineum, winds around the anus,

ascends along the internal aspect of the spinal column and enters the kidney.

f) The anterior branch starts from the perineum, winds around the external

genitalia, ascends to the middle of the umbilicus, passes through the heart

and goes up to the throat and mouth.

g) It winds around the lips and ascends to link with the eye.

h) Another branch emerges from Jingming (B 1), travels upward to the forehead

i) Emerging once more, it descends from the lower part of the nape of the

neck to Dashu (B 11) and Fengmen (B 12), continuing to the lower back where it links with the kidney.

 

 

- Key point: SI 3 (Houxi).

- Key point of coupled meridian: B 62 (Shenmai).

- Point of departure: GV 1 (Changqiang).

- Reunion points: GV 2 (Yaoshu) to GV 28 (Yinjiao).

— represents the YANG support structure of man: the YANG which supports life:

— governs the YANG contacts with the outside world (if these contacts are

interrupted: epilepsy; if disturbed: dementia).

— gives man a (YANG) boundary, for instance through the name given to him or

her: before a name is given a child possesses all possibilities; as soon a

— summary of all the YANG aspects of an organism:

all YANG phenomena resonate with DU MAI.

— 'Sea of the YANG meridians': they are all connected to DU MAI.

— nourishes the brain and spinal marrow.

— relationship to Kidney YANG, Ming Men, Gate of Light, primordial Fire,

Pre-Heaven.

— restricted role in the defense against P.E.: FENG (GV 16).

spinal symptoms:

— superficial pain (vertebral or paravertebral), stiffness, scoliosis (lateral

symptoms of the psyche:

— epilepsy, mental disorders, hallucinations, overexcited (moves like a

head symptoms:

— pain (excess) or feeling of emptiness (deficiency); vertigo; pain in the occiput

and neck; encephalitis.

pelvic symptoms:

— sterility, constipation, urinary complaints, pain in the hypogastrium.

symptoms of the extremities:

— cold limbs, paresthesia (use moxa on GV 4).

general characteristics of a person with DU MAI symptoms:

— asthenia due to deficient YANG; no get-up-and-go, 'unable to confirm

anus - hemorrhoids

asthenia

lack of strength, both physical and mental; general deficiency of YANG.

back - stiff

all sort of back complaints, stiff spine.

back - weakness

poor posture, unable to keep himself straight.

backache - sacro/coccygeal

backache - spinal

or paravertebral; kyphosis, scoliosis, vertebral complaints, brachialgia; 'warm feeling in the middle of the back'.

behavioral disorders

weak character; cf. function of DU MAI.

consciousness disorders

convulsions

important relationship to the SHEN (GV 26).

depression

no spunk.

epilepsy

important relationship to the brain and endocranium (B 1, B 7 and GV 16).

headache

pain in the case of excess; feeling of emptiness in the case of deficient DU MAI.

insomnia though there is deficient YANG.

neck - pain especially at the level of the 7th cervical vertebra (according to Da Cheng).

neurasthenia

no backbone; all sorts of mental disorders.

sterility

pain, urinary complaints (longitudinal LUO of DU MAI).

agitation

walking around like a lunatic.

anus - incontinence

back - mobility disorders

back - spinal curvature

backache - dorsal

vertebral or paravertebral.

backache - lumbar

vertebral or paravertebral.

constipation

emotional disorders

eye - pain

according to Da Cheng.

fear

no backbone; all sorts of mental disorders.

four limbs - cold

moxa on GV 4.

hallucinations

hand - paresthesia

paresthesia if the 4 limbs: moxa on GV 4.

heart - pain

severe back pain extending to the heart (GV 9).

hypochondria

leg - paresthesia

paresthesia of the 4 limbs: moxa on GV 4.

madness

muscle - stiff

muscle - tension

neck - tension

urination - pain

urinary complaints (longitudinal LUO of DU MAI).

wind pathogenic QI (GV 16).

• character: The name of this channel suggests obligation and responsibility, thus its association with menstruation and childbearing. It nourishes the Yin channels. Just as the mother nourishes the fetus, she bears also the disposal of its waste. Similarly, the Ren Mai receives the Shi (Excess) of the Yin channels, thus it tends towards congestive conditions. It may be congested with Phlegm and Dampness, or depleted of the ability to nurture.

• Master point: Lu-7

• Couple point: Kd-6

• paired channel: Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Motility Vessel)

• functions: Sea of Yin (channels); regulates menstruation; nurtures the fetus; nourishes the Uterus; controls body fluids in the abdomen; distributes Wei Qi over the abdomen and chest

• general symptoms: prostration; Phlegm anywhere in the body; cough; bronchitis; asthma; emphysema; abdominal pain; gastralgia; diarrhea; miscarriage; uterine hemorrhaging; sterility; uroschesis; enuresis; menoxenia; hernia; acne; eczema

• Shi (Excess) symptoms: head and neck pain; mouth sores; abdominal distention; menstrual problems; vaginal discharge; male genitourinary disorders

• Xu (Deficiency) symptoms: pruritus; Shan (including hernia)

a) The REN MAI originates in the uterus in females, or arises from the lower

abdomen in males.

b) It emerges at perineum, runs through the pubic region and ascends along the

anterior line of the abdomen and chest to the throat.

c) Running further upward, it curves around the lips where it divides into two

- Key point: L 7 (Lieque).

- Key point of coupled meridian: K 6 (Zhaohai).

- Point of departure: CV 1 (Huiyin).

- Most important point (acts on the whole of REN MAI): CV 2 (Qugu).

- Reunion points: CV 3 (Zhongji) up to CV 23 (Lianquan).

— very important: REN MAI (together with CHONG MAI) controls the most

— REN MAI is the root of the placenta in the development and growth of the

fetus (WONG PENG).

— REN MAI is the YIN which supports life, the 'supporting structure' of man

(Kespi).

— summary of all YIN aspects.

— 'Sea of the YIN meridians': they are all connected to REN MAI; most important

— REN MAI is also the material, tangible (YIN) boundary of the body viz. the

skin.

pelvic symptoms: (CV 1 - CV 7)

— pain in the hypogastrium, cystitis, urinary retention or incontinence;

constipation or diarrhea; inguinal hernia ('SAN KI'), prolapse, vesicocele

spinal symptoms: (dorsal branch deep below the spine CV 1)

— pain in the spine, lumbago, pain in the back: deeply situated, with distinct YIN

features (vertebra, spinal marrow).

skin symptoms: (LUO vessel)

— eczema on palms of the hands and soles of the feet (CV 15), psoriasis,

sweating a lot, edema of the genitals, elephantiasis, etc...

digestive symptoms (CV 8 - CV 15) and thoracic complaints (CV 16 - CV 23):

— according to the locality of the problem in the Conception Vessel / REN MAI.

facial symptoms: (facial branch CV 24)

— inflammation of lips and gums, facial spasm, swelling, deviation of the mouth,

general characteristics of a patient with REN MAI problems:

— 'patient does not take responsibility for a certain aspect of his life', often with

abdomen - pain

acute pain in the abdomen, extending to the heart; patient is unable to bend forward or backward.

abdomen - pain - stomach

abdomen - pathology of the hypogastrium

all kinds of pelvic complaints: inguinal hernia, vesicocele, rectocele, prolapse of the uterus.

abortion

anxiety

backache - lumbar

transverse (atypical); pain in the loins with sweating; deep vertebral pain.

diarrhea

due to imbalance of energy in the pelvis.

energy rising

as one of the symptoms of menopause.

fear

feeling cold - deep

internal Cold (ZANG FU).

genitals - bleeding

genitals - pain

acute pain.

genitals - prolapse

uterus.

menopause

all kinds of menopausal complaints (CV 4).

menses - absent

all menstrual disorders.

menses - pain

all menstrual disorders.

menses - irregular

all menstrual disorders.

mouth - inflammation

facial branch (CV 24); inflammation or swelling of the gums.

prostatitis

all kinds of pelvic complaints.

skin - itching

in the case of deficiency of the LUO vessel (CV 15).

skin - pain

in the case of excess of the LUO vessel (CV 15).

sterility

or difficult conception.

urination - pain

cystitis and other urinary complaints.

vagina - leukorrhea

abdomen - pain - abdominal wall

abdomen - spasm of the colon

in the case of pelvic complaints, e.g. rectocele; acute abdominal pain.

allergy

backache - sacro/coccygeal

transverse (atypical); deep vertebral pain.

backache - spinal

and very deep (vertebra, spinal marrow).

breasts - swelling

chills

constipation

due to imbalance of energy in the pelvis.

eye - watering

eyelids - blinking

blepharospasm (spasm of the orbicular muscle of the eyelid).

face - red

blushing with the least emotion.

face - spasm

spasm of the facial muscles with deviation of the mouth.

feeling cold

in the case of internal YANG deficiency.

genitals - swelling

varicocele, hydrocele; swollen skin of the outer genitals.

gums

inflammation or swelling (facial branch).

gums - inflammation

hot flushes

leg - swelling

elephantiasis (skin disease).

lips - pain

facial branch (CV 24).

lips - swelling

facial branch (CV 24).

menses - delayed period

all menstrual disorders.

menses - heavy period

all menstrual disorders.

menses - scanty period

all menstrual disorders.

menses - short period

all menstrual disorders.

skin - eczema

skin problems (CV 15).

skin - swelling

in the case of excess of the LUO vessel (CV 15).

speech - disorders

aphonia.

sweating - increased

LUO vessel REN MAI (CV 15).

thirst

disturbance of the Body Fluids (LUO vessel CV 15).

thyroid gland - struma

urination - dysuria

vagina - spasm

• character: Rules the left side of the body. The translation of "qiao" as "motility" suggests flexibility and free movement. Yang qiao is the entire name because the left side of the body is Yang. This is because the sun rose to the emperor's left as he faced south. This channel opens the eyes as the sun shines its first rays on one's face. This is the first stirring of Yang. This channel regulates the movement of Yang Qi and fluids, as indicated by its name. The alternate translation of "heel" for "qiao" merely indicates the location of the Bladder channel from which Yang Qiao originates. A Shi (Excess) condition of this channel implies a Xu (Deficiency) condition of the Yin Qiao Mai, and vice versa.

• Master point: UB-62

• Couple point: SI-3

• Xi Cleft Accumulation point: UB-59

• paired channel: Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

• functions:controls the opening and closing of the eyes; regulates fluid metabolism; moistens the eyes; regulates muscular activity; controls the ascent of fluids and descent of Qi; transports Yang

• general symptoms: insanity; insomnia; inflammation of the medial canthus; flaccidity of the muscles of the medial aspect of the lower extremity and spasm of the lateral aspect

• Shi (Excess) symptoms: Xu (Deficiency) of the Yin and Shi (Excess) of the Yang organs; upper body Shi (Excess); symptoms worse at night; restlessness; anger; insomnia; epilepsy during the day; eye diseases; open eyes; excess tearing; throat pain; male genitourinary conditions; shoulder pain; pain of the lateral leg

• Xu (Deficiency) symptoms: Xu (Deficiency) of Yang organs with Shi (Excess) of the Yin organs; complaints worse during the day; night epilepsy; unable to keep the eyes open; hypersomnia; narcolepsy; migraines; throat pain; difficulty breathing; Lower Warmer Shi (Excess); gynecological problems; waist pain; tightness of the medial leg; Bi syndromes of the joints [note:these are the same as the Shi (Excess) symptoms of the Yin Qiao Mai]

• pathway: From UB-62 ascends lateral leg and trunk, moving behind the shoulder, then anteriorly to front of the neck, up the neck and face to UB-1. Goes over the head to GB-20, entering the brain at GV-16.

• key points: UB-62, UB-61, UB-59, GB-29, St-10, LI-16, LI-15, St-4, St-3, St-1,

UB-1, GB-20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the sense of entrance of YANG into YIN.

— man 'taking root' in the cosmos: where life comes into existence: the root in

— more concrete: 'rooting' of man in the 'YANG', viz. the outside world,

earth as the residence, society, social life, occupation, marriage, home.

— all cyclic changes in time and control of tha YANG times, e.g. day versus

nicht; regulates the rhythm of sleaping and being awake.

— mobihizes the YANG towards the YIN.

rest.

— wandering pain: fleeting pain in the muscles and joints: lumbago, sciatica,

pain in

— headache, intracranial congestion: plethora, CVA, aphasia, paresis;

— purulent skin diseases (acne, abscess) and psoriasis.

— general characteristics of a patient with YANG QIAO MAI complaints: rigidity

difficulty in getting started; stiffness.

back - stiff

behavioral disorders

not at ease, volatile, quickly changing opinion, profession, religion; poor 'rooting' in their family: several marriages or

relationships.

eye - pain

e.g. recurring conjunctivitis; prickling; dry.

eye - red

especially the inner corner of the eye.

face - pain

trigeminal neuralgia.

face - red

superficial YANG symptoms, plethora, congestion in the head.

headache

YANG does not reunite with the YIN.

headache - occipital

hemiplegia after CVA.

hot flushes

insomnia due to the non entrance of YANG (WEI QI) into YIN.

joint - stiff

superficial, fluctuating pain; characteristic stiffness (both literally and figuratively).

leg - pain - posterior

more of the YANG stagnation type.

muscle - stiff

neck - stiff

neck - tension

shoulder - pain

SI 10: 'gate of the shoulder' (cf. YANG QIAO MAI).

skin - acne

purulent skin disorders.

skin - red

prone to suppuration (formation or discharge of pus).

backache - dorsal

related to movement, initiating actions, etc...

backache - lumbar

eyelids - blinking

blepharospasm (spasm of the orbicular muscle of the eyelid).

eyelids - do not close

face - tics

stagnation of YANG.

head - warm

headache - intracranial (congestive)

intracranial congestion.

headache - lateral

e.g. ophtalmic migraine.

headache - migraine

pain radiates from the inner corner of the eye (K).

hip - pain

G 29: 'gate of the hip' (cf. YANG QIAO MAI).

hip - stiff

insomnia - can not fall asleep

due to the non entrance of YANG (WEI QI) into YIN.

jaw - pain

joint - pain

leg - pain - calf

menopause

muscle - pain

muscle - spasm

superficial, fluctuating pain.

muscle - tension

neck - pain

obsessions

stagnation of energy in the head.

shoulder - mobility disorders

skin - abscess

purulent skin disorders.

skin - eczema

psoriasis.

skin - psoriasis

sweating - forehead

• character: Rules the Exterior. This channel is involved mostly with superficial and acute pathologies. Its relationship with points such as TW-5 and GB-20, is used to rationalize the selection of these points in the treatment of Exterior ailments. "Wei" means to "lash down" or "bind". The phrase "batten down the hatches" comes to mind. It is the ability to maintain strength in the face of sudden adversity that defines this channel.

• Master point: TW-5

• Couple point: GB-41

• Xi Cleft Accumulation point: GB-35

• paired channel: Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)

• functions:unites, reinforces and balances regulate Yang channel activity. Impacts mainly Wei and Qi.

• general symptoms: fever and chills; shivering; dyspnea; arthritis; pain due to rheumatism; lumbar pain; doubling over; skin problems

• Shi (Excess) symptoms: Shi (Excess) of the Yang channels; fever; headache with heat; symptoms worse during thunderstorms and weather changes; mumps

• Xu (Deficiency) symptoms: lack of body heat; loss of strength, especially during rainy or cold weather

• pathway: from UB-63, up the leg along the Gall Bladder channel, up the posteriolateral trunk, past the axilla posterior to the shoulder, up the neck, behind the ear, circling the ear anteriorly, reaching the forehead, doubling back over the head to end at GV-15.

• key points:

UB-63

GB-35

SI-10

TW-15

GB-21

St-8

GB-13, GB-14, GB-15, GB-16, GB-17, GB-18, GB-19, GB-20

GV-16

GV-15

- Key point: TE 5 (Waiguan).

- Key point of coupled meridian: G 41 (Zulinqi).

- Point of departure: B 63 (Jinmen).

- Xi (accumulation) point: G 35 (Jangjiao).

- Reunion points: G 29 (Juliao), SI 10 (Naoshu), TE 15 (Tianhao), G 21

— the initiative of Heaven regarding the creative activities of man; these creative

— G 29: 'gate of hips': period of transformation on the spiritual PATH.

— SI 10: 'gate of the shoulders': period of transformation on the spiritual PATH.

— G 13: SHEN point of the upper cinnabar field.

— G 18: LING point: transcendence, spirituality.

— governs the processes which establish the differences between YIN and

YANG.

— is symbolically represented as a (vertical) rope in universe, to which all the

strands of the fundamental laws of life are connected.

— links and harmonizes the energy movements in the YANG areas:

— harmonizes all the YANG phenomena of the body; if both YANG and YIN WEI

— fever: flu-like, fever alternating with cold shivers, headache, sensitive to wind,

cold and damp.

— obesity: in the case of fats blocked at the surface of the body.

— general characteristics of a person with YANG WEI MAI symptoms: dynamic

aversion - cold

especially to snow.

aversion - damp

aversion - thunder

body as a whole - pain

epilepsy

if YIN and YANG WEI are both disturbed (R).

fever

fever - chills

fever - intermittent

headache - lateral

temporal headache.

hip - pain

G 29: 'Gate of the hip' (refer to YANG WEI MAI) (K).

joint - pain

superficial pain, weather dependent, not following a distinct pathway.

muscle - pain

superficial pain, weather dependent, not following a distinct pathway.

neck - tension

shoulder - pain

SI 10: 'Gate of the shoulders' (refer to YANG WEI MAI) (K).

aversion - wind

backache - lumbar

loins (YANG areas); no distinct pathway; one of the symptoms of flu.

behavioral disorders

oversensitive, stress, angry (both in words and behavior); like good living; enormous energy, but disorganized.

chills

cold pathogenic QI

sensitive to weather changes, especially to change of climate.

damp pathogenic QI

sensitive to change in weather, rain, snow, change of climate.

dyspnea

with lifted shoulders.

emotional disorders

great vulnerability in fat people who are very dynamic.

face - parotid gland (mumps)

also pain and swelling in the joints of especially hands and heels (S).

fear

feeling cold

flu due to external pathogenic QI.

four limbs - pain

headache

flu or headache (YANG areas).

hip - stiff

hysteria

mouth - dry

invasion of pathogenic QI in SHAO YANG.

obesity

fats and body fluids are blocked at the surface (they are not metabolized) (K).

skin - pain

and thickened (YANG area).

speech - disorders

aphonia, mutism and epilepsy if both YIN and YANG WEI are disturbed (R).

stress

thorax - pain - lateral

fleeting SHAO YANG pain.

vertigo

free circulation of YANG in the head (YANG area).

wind pathogenic QI

sensitive to weather changes, especially to change of climate.

• character: Rules the right side of the body. The translation of "qiao" as "motility" suggests flexibility and free movement. Yin qiao is the entire name because the right side of the body is Yin. As the emperor turned to his right at the end of the day, the sun lowered over the horizon and the eyes of the people became heavier as the hour of sleep approached. This is the ascent of Yin. The right side of the body is considered Yin for this reason, thus it is the Yin Qiao Mai, drawing Yin from its parent channel, the Kidney, that facilitates this transition from activity to quiescence. This channel regulates the Yin aspect of the movement of Qi and fluids, as indicated by its name. The alternate translation of "heel" for "qiao" merely indicates the location of the Bladder channel from which Yang Qiao originates. A Shi (Excess) condition of this channel implies a Xu (Deficiency) condition of the Yang Qiao Mai, and vice versa.

• Master point: Kd-6

• Couple point: Lu-7

• Xi Cleft Accumulation point: Kd-8

• paired channel: Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

• functions: controls the opening and closing of the eyes; controls the ascent of fluids and descent of Qi; regulates muscular activity and fluid metabolism; moistens eyes; transports Yin

• general symptoms: somnolence; pharyngeal pain; flaccidity of the muscles of the lateral aspect of the lower extremity and spasm of the medial aspect

• Shi (Excess) symptoms: Xu (Deficiency) of Yang organs with Shi (Excess) of the Yin organs; complaints worse during the day; night epilepsy; unable to keep the eyes open; hypersomnia; narcolepsy; migraines; throat pain; difficulty breathing; Lower Warmer Shi (Excess); gynecological problems; waist pain; tightness of the medial leg; Bi syndromes of the joints

• Xu (Deficiency) symptoms: Shi (Excess) of the Yang channels; fever; headache with heat; symptoms worse during thunderstorms and weather changes; mumps [note: these are the same as the Shi (Excess) symptoms of the Yang Qiao Mai]

• pathway: from Kd-6, up the medial calf, into the genital area, internally up the abdomen and chest, externalizing at St-12, up anteriorly to St-9, past the medial cheek, terminating at UB-1

• key points:

Kd-6

Kd 8

UB-1

a) The Yin Qiao Mai, one of the branches of the Kidney Meridian of Zu Shao Yin,

b) It then runs vertically along the posterior border of the medial aspect of the

c) It further runs upward, lateral to the laryngeal prominence in front of Renyin

d) From this point, it also communicates with the Small Intestine Meridian of

Shou Tai Yang, The Bladder Meridian of Zu Tai Yang, the Stomach Meridian of Zu Yang Ming and the Yang Qiao Meridian.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the sense of entrance of YIN into YANG.

— slowing down or speeding up of creative activities with respect to time (e.g.

premature ejaculation, menses which come through with difficulty, retention of

the placenta).

— 'rooting' of man in the cosmos: where life comes into existence: the root in the

— more concrete: 'rooting' of man into 'YIN', viz. feeling at home in himself:

mental stability, self-acceptance.

— all cyclic changes in time and the governing of the YIN times: e.g.

— night versus day, second half of the menstrual cycle, pregnancy, coitus, birth,

etc...

— regulates sleeping / waking rhythm.

— mobilizes the YIN towards the YANG.

— 'the Body Fluids ascend via the pathway of YIN QIAO MAI' (chapter 28, LING

SHU).

in falling asleep.

— pelvic complaints (obligatory symptom): dysmenorrhea, PMT, pain in

— stiffness in back and limbs.

— edema, cold feet.

— headache (heavy, dull); eye complaints: dryness, impairment of vision,

redness especially in the inner canthus of the eye.

— spasm in the throat (false croup), mucus, 'lump' in the throat especially at

night or on rising.

— general characteristics of a patient with YIN QIAO MAI symptoms: lack of self-

all sorts of pelvic complaints: pain in lower abdomen extending to the genitals.

abortion

anxiety

back - stiff

and wandering pain.

behavioral disorders

no self-confidence; needs reassuring company; fear; lack of expression.

constipation

and other pelvic complaints due to stagnation of YIN.

depression

sadness, does not 'radiate'.

eye - pain

especially inner canthus of the eye.

fear

laryngeal spasm (false croup); does not like to be alone, lack of expression; fear of unknown people; no self-confidence.

heart - palpitations

tachycardia; extrasystole; psychosomatic.

hypochondria

insomnia

or needs a lot of sleep (10 - 11 hours).

irritability

leg - pain - medial

medial aspect.

menses - pain

all sorts of gynecological and menstrual disorders.

premenstrual tension

sexual function - disorders

sexual asthenia; no erection or erection without reason; not interested in sex.

sleepiness

or needs a lot of sleep (10 - 11 hours).

suffocated feeling

laryngeal spasm (false croup).

all kinds of pelvic complaints.

abdomen - spasm of the colon

abdominal spasms.

asthenia

needs a lot of sleep; difficulty in getting started.

asthenia - in the morning

backache - lumbar related to movement; stiff, especially at night; radiation towards hip and genitals.

chills

emotional disorders

psychosomatic.

eye - dry due to insufficient ascent of Body Fluids.

eye - red

especially inner canthus of the eye.

eyelids - do not open and/or sleepiness.

feeling cold

much need for affection.

foot - pain

in the heel.

head - heavy

YIN pathology, dull, inertia.

headache

psychosomatic.

hypotension

leg - restless

leg - weakness

cannot stand on their own feet (psychological as well as physical); lack of stability.

menses - delayed period

muscle - stiff

neurasthenia

no 'rooting' in oneself; all kinds of psychosomatic complaints.

prostatitis

hypertrophy and pelvic complaints due to stagnation of YIN.

throat - pain

obstruction due to phlegm; 'lump' in the throat; spasm of the larynx.

throat - swelling

obstruction due to phlegm; 'lump' in the throat; spasm of the larynx.

Vertigo psychosomatic.

yawning

• character: carries Zong (Ancestral) Qi and functions on the deepest level of Yin, thus ruling the Interior. It links the Yin of the body, maintaining tranquility. Symptoms often involve the Heart and Shen, with cardiac discomfort and emotional disruption common. While the Ren Mai nourishes Yin channels, Yin Wei Mai serves more of a regulatory function.

• Master point: PC-6

• Couple point: Sp-4

• Xi Cleft Accumulation point: Kd-9

• paired channel: Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)

• functions: connects, reinforces, balances and regulates the Yin channels. Impacts mainly Yin and Xue (Blood)

• general symptoms: weakness; patient easily angered; groans with pain; chest pain, esp. pains in the heart; distension in the hypochondriac region; achiness in the waist; genital pain; swelling of the perineum

• Shi (Excess) symptoms: deep pulses stronger than superficial ones; delirium; nightmares; weakness of homolateral upper extremity and contralateral lower extremity; dyspnea; chest oppression

• Xu (Deficiency) symptoms: deep pulses weaker than superficial ones; depression; timidity; fear; nervous laughter; pain in the homolateral upper extremity and the contralateral lower extremity; hypotension; hypothyroidism; impotence; rectal prolapse

• pathway: from Kd-9, up the medial calf, crossing the abdomen along the Spleen channel, moving medially from Lv-14, ascending the chest to end at CV-23, at the throat.

• key points:

Kd-9

Sp-12

Sp-13

Sp-15

Sp-16

Lv-14

CV 22

CV-23

a) The Yin Wei Mai connects to all the Yin meridians of both hand and foot, as

well as to the Ren Mai.

b) It starts from the medial side of the leg at Zhubin (K 9), its Xi-cleft point, and

c) Passing through Chongmen (Sp 12), Fushe (Sp 13), Daheng (Sp 14) and Fuai

(Sp 16), it meets the Liver Meridian of Zu Jueyin at Qimen (Liv 14), ascends along the chest and communicates with the Ren Mai at Tiantu (CV 22) and Lianquan (CV 23).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

— the initiative of Heaven with respect to the creative activities of man; the

— governs the processes which separate YIN and YANG; reuniting them is

organized by the QIAO.

— is represented symbolically by a (vertical) rope in the Universe to which all the

strands of fundamental laws of life are linked.

— governs all energy movement in the YIN areas: the interior (thorax, abdomen,

endocranium) and blood circulation.

— unites all YIN aspects of the organism, independently of the YANG.

— harmonizes all YIN channels which come together in REN MAI.

— controls the distribution of QI and XUE in the pelvis.

— includes the pathology of the interior, where pain originates due to deep

accumulation of YIN.

pain in the heart region, together with emotional disorders:

— pseudoangina, hyperventilation (Costa's syndrome), spasmophilia, angina

pectoris, thoracic pain, etc...

— This pain differs according to the affected segment of YIN WEI MAI:

TAI YIN: painful prickling and oppressive feeling.

JUE YIN: angina pectoris and paleness.

SHAO YIN: stabbing, piercing pain with syncope.

blood disorders:

— obstruction of XUE (in envelope of the Heart or pelvis) or deficient XUE.

— headache and migraine; mostly chronic headache, atypically.

— pelvic complaints, menstrual disorders (especially dysmenorrhea and

metrorrhagia due to accumulation of QI and XUE), spontaneous miscarriage.

general characteristics of a patient with YIN WEI MAI symptoms:

— either: great energy, but uncontrolled: disorganized, excitement, moody, noisy,

logorrhea, hysteria, tongue sticks out of the mouth.

— or: fearful - depressive, takes everything very seriously, quickly crying, 'what

abdomen - pain

YIN accumulation in the pelvis.

anxiety

behavioral disorders

cf. YIN QIAO MAI: general symptoms.

depression

'takes everything very seriously, quickly crying'.

dyspnea

dyspnea - rapid breathing

fear

fearful and depressed.

headache

chronic, varies.

heart - pain

or in the heart region (YIN area, heart-'Centre').

heart - palpitations together with fear or emotional disorders.

menses - pain

dysmenorrhea due to obstruction of QI and XUE in the pelvis.

obsessions

thorax - pain - anterior

all kinds of complaints in the heart region.

abdomen - pain - stomach

abdomen - pathology of the hypogastrium

pelvic complaints (harmonizing of YIN areas and of XUE).

abdomen - spasm

YIN accumulation in the pelvis.

agitation

very dynamic, but uncontrolled.

dyspnea - asthma chronic

emotional disorders

oversensitive, takes everything seriously.

headache - intracranial (congestive) YIN area.

headache - lateral

migraine, atypical.

headache - migraine

obstruction of the free circulation of QI and XUE (endocranium) (K).

hypotension

hysteria

excited, logorrhea.

leg - arteriovenous insufficiency

madness

menses - heavy period

metrorrhagia due to obstruction of QI and XUE in the pelvis.

muscle - tension

speech - logorrhea

stress

suffocated feeling

spasmophilia.

syncope

disorders of the blood and blood vessels.

temperamental disorders

very changeable in temper, unstable character.

thorax - fullness

YIN accumulation in YIN areas.

thyroid gland - hyperthyroidism

thyroid gland - struma