Extraordinary Vessels TCM Flashcards
Yin Qiao Mai functions?
- 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
Yin Qiao Mai Master & Couple Points
KID 6 & LU7
Ren Mai Functions
- “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
Ren Mai Master & Couple Points
LU7 & KID 6
Ren Mai areas affected
face, thorax, abdomen, genitals, throat, chest, lungs
endocrine, urinary and digestive systems
Ren Mai Originates Where?
Ming men
Yang Qiao Mai functions?
- 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
Yang Qiao Mai Master & Couple Points
BL62 & SI3
Du Mai Functions
- “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
Du Mai Master & Couple points
Si3 & BL62
Du Mai Luo Point
GV1
Ren Mai Luo Point
CV15
Where does the Du Mai originate?
Ming men
Where does the Du Mai end?
At GV 28 the frenulum of upper lip
Yin Wei Mai
- 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
Yin Wei Mai master & couple points
PC6 & SP 4
Which EV enter the genitals: Yin Wei Mai or Yin Qiao Mai?
Yin Qiao Mai
Chong Mai functions?
- “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
Chong Mai originates where?
Ming Men
Chong Mai master & couple points?
SP4 & PC6
Yang Wei Mai functions?
- Shao Yang level illnesses - alternating fever and chills
- Pain a/or distention in the lumbar region
True or false: Yang Wei originates at BL63?
True
Yang Wei Mai master couple points?
TW5 & GB41
Dai Mai Functions?
- 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
Dai Mai master and couple points?
GB41 & TW5
Were does the Dai Mai originate?
LIV13
