Extraordinary vessels - Maciocia Flashcards
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What are the Eight Extraordinary Vessels?
Ren Mai, Du Mai, Chong Mai, Dai Mai, Yin Qiao Mai, Yang Qiao Mai, Yin Wei Mai, Yang Wei Mai.
What is the function of the Extraordinary Vessels as described in the Nan Jing?
They act as reservoirs, absorbing excess Qi from the main channels.
Which Extraordinary Vessels originate at Ren-1?
Ren Mai, Du Mai, Chong Mai.
Which two Extraordinary Vessels have their own points?
Ren Mai and Du Mai.
What are the opening and coupled points for Du Mai?
SI-3 (opening), BL-62 (coupled).
What are the opening and coupled points for Ren Mai?
LU-7 (opening), KID-6 (coupled).
What are the opening and coupled points for Chong Mai?
SP-4 (opening), P-6 (coupled).
What are the opening and coupled points for Dai Mai?
GB-41 (opening), TB-5 (coupled).
What are the opening and coupled points for Yin Qiao Mai?
KID-6 (opening), LU-7 (coupled).
What are the opening and coupled points for Yang Qiao Mai?
BL-62 (opening), SI-3 (coupled).
What are the opening and coupled points for Yin Wei Mai?
P-6 (opening), SP-4 (coupled).
What are the opening and coupled points for Yang Wei Mai?
TB-5 (opening), GB-41 (coupled).
Which vessel is referred to as the Sea of Blood?
Chong Mai.
Which vessel governs all the Yin channels?
Ren Mai.
Which vessel governs all the Yang channels?
Du Mai.
What vessel encircles the waist and divides upper/lower body?
Dai Mai.
Which vessels influence the eyes?
Yin Qiao Mai and Yang Qiao Mai.
Which vessel influences the urethra and genital area?
Ren Mai.
Which Extraordinary Vessel is especially indicated in gynecological disorders?
Ren Mai.
What is the function of the Yin Wei Mai?
Links all Yin channels, treats emotional issues, nourishes Blood.
What vessel treats sciatica affecting multiple channels (BL, GB, ST)?
Yang Qiao Mai.
What are signs of excess Qi in the Yang Qiao Mai?
Mental restlessness, open eyes, insomnia.
What is the paired opening point combination for treating the chest and heart?
SP-4 and P-6 (Chong Mai/Yin Wei Mai).
Which vessel treats unilateral symptoms like one-sided pain or sweating?
Qiao Mai (especially Yang Qiao Mai).