Extraordinary Vessels TCM

Question 1

Yin Qiao Mai functions?

Answer 1

• Controls the ascent of fluids and the descent of Qi
• Movement of the body, walking, cold a/or weakness in the lower limbs
• Digestive issues, abdominal issues
• Urogenital problems, retention of urine
• Respiratory issues
• Excessive sleepiness
• Eye issues
• Hot Flashes

Question 2

Yin Qiao Mai Master & Couple Points

Answer 2

KID 6 & LU7

Question 3

Ren Mai Functions

Answer 3

• “Sea of Yin:” influences the yin, essence and fluids
• Regulates female cycles, menstruation (irregular, leukorrhea), reproduction
• Effects male genitalia, hernia, sexual desire, impotence
• Gastrointestinal issues, digestion

Question 4

Ren Mai Master & Couple Points

Answer 4

LU7 & KID 6

Question 5

Ren Mai areas affected

Answer 5

face, thorax, abdomen, genitals, throat, chest, lungs

endocrine, urinary and digestive systems

Question 6

Ren Mai Originates Where?

Answer 6

Ming men

Question 7

Yang Qiao Mai functions?

Answer 7

• Issues of the eyes a/or face, eye pain (esp. inner canthus), redness a/or swelling, headache
• Effects the lateral aspect of the lower limbs, numbness, weakness, spasms
• Excess Yang, insomnia

Question 8

Yang Qiao Mai Master & Couple Points

Answer 8

BL62 & SI3

Question 9

Du Mai Functions

Answer 9

• “Sea of Yang:” effects all of the yang meridians
• Brain, marrow a/or spinal cord issues - pain, heaviness, stroke, psychological issues, etc.
• Other facial issues - headache, migaraine, pain/swelling in the face/head

Question 10

Du Mai Master & Couple points

Answer 10

Si3 & BL62

Question 11

Du Mai Luo Point

Answer 11

GV1

Question 12

Ren Mai Luo Point

Answer 12

CV15

Question 13

Where does the Du Mai originate?

Answer 13

Ming men

Question 14

Where does the Du Mai end?

Answer 14

At GV 28 the frenulum of upper lip

Question 15

Yin Wei Mai

Answer 15

• Effects the balance of Yin and Yang
• Effects the Blood, Yin and Shen blood circulation, heart pain, depression, blood deficiency headaches
• Pain in the chest, back, middle and/or lower jiaos - abdominal distention, ST ache, nausea, rectal prolapse

Question 16

Yin Wei Mai master & couple points

Answer 16

PC6 & SP 4

Question 17

Which EV enter the genitals: Yin Wei Mai or Yin Qiao Mai?

Answer 17

Yin Qiao Mai

Question 18

Chong Mai functions?

Answer 18

• “Sea of Blood:” menstrual a/or reproductive issues, irregular menstruation, infertility
• Physical and spiritual heart issues - Heart pain, depression
  Balances rebellious Qi - hiccups
• Abdominal stagnation
  Respiratory issues - SOB, asthma

Question 19

Chong Mai originates where?

Answer 19

Ming Men

Question 20

Chong Mai master & couple points?

Answer 20

SP4 & PC6

Question 21

Yang Wei Mai functions?

Answer 21

• Shao Yang level illnesses - alternating fever and chills

- Pain a/or distention in the lumbar region

Question 22

True or false: Yang Wei originates at BL63?

Answer 22

True

Question 23

Yang Wei Mai master couple points?

Answer 23

TW5 & GB41

Question 24

Dai Mai Functions?

Answer 24

• Issues in the middle aspect of the body - abdominal distention, lumbar weakness, muscular weakness in the lumbar a/or lower extremities
• Links the upper and lower halves of the body and helps to move Qi and Blood in the legs - weakness in the legs, walking problems

Question 25

Dai Mai master and couple points?

Answer 25

GB41 & TW5

Question 26

Were does the Dai Mai originate?

Answer 26

LIV13