CONNECTING CHANNELS

Question 1

SPLEEN CONNECTING CHANNEL

Answer 1

• originates at SP-4
• connects with the Stomach channel
• enters the abdomen and connects with the intestines and Stomach channel

Question 2

Spleen Great Luo-connecting Channel

Answer 2

• separates from the primary channel at SP-21 on the lateral aspect of the chest
• spreads through the chest and lateral costal region, gathering the blood of the luo-connecting channels of the whole body

Question 3

KIDNEY CONNECTING CHANNEL

Answer 3

• begins at KID-4 on the posterior aspect of the medial malleolus,
• encircles the heel and enters internally to connect with the Bladder channel
• ascends along with the Kidney primary channel from KID-4 to a point below the Pericardium where it travels posteriorly to and spreads into the lumbar vertebrae

Question 4

LIVER CONNECTING CHANNEL

Answer 4

• separates from the primary channel at LIV-5 on the medial aspect of the lower leg,
• connects with the Gall Bladder channel
• ascends to the genitals

Question 5

FUNCTIONS OF CONNECTING CHANNELS

Answer 5

• Balansing Yin and Yang of the limbs

Qi changes polarity at fingers/toes

Change polarity of Qi extends below the elbow/knee

CH ensure harmonization yin/yang Qi

Regulate ascending(yang) vs descending(yin) Qi to and from the Head

• Nourishment superficial and deep areas of the body
• Protection - via WEY Qi
• Warming muscles and body
• _Connecting and harmonizing *exterior/inferior* and *right/left* sides of the body_
• Making the Blood

when Blood is made in Middle Burner it flows into the blood connective channels > main channels