The Eight Extraordinary Vessels
The eight extraordinary vessels of the traditional chinese medicine system, also known as the 8 strange flows and the 8 psychic channels, represents the underlying root of all the body’s energy systems. Unlike other meridians, these are not attributed to a physical body system, but they are more akin to being the source and blueprint which makes manifest all the systems and structure of the body.
Alternative Names: Governing VesselOpening Point: SI 3
Balancing Point: UB 62
Function: (Also known as 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
Alternative Names: Conception VesselOpening Point: LU 7
Balancing Point: KD 6
Function: (Also known as 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
Alternative Names: Penetrating VesselOpening Point: SP 4
Balancing Point: P 6
Function: (Also known as Sea of Blood) menstrual and/or reproductive issues, irregular menstruation, infertility, Physical and spiritual heart issues – Heart pain, depression, Balances rebellious Qi – hiccups, Abdominal stagnation, Respiratory issues – shortage of breathing, asthma
Alternative Names: Belt VesselOpening Point: GB 41
Balancing Point: SJ 5
Function: 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
Alternative Names: Yang Linking VesselOpening Point: SJ 5
Balancing Point: GB 41
Function: Shao Yang level illnesses – alternating fever and chills, Pain a/or distention in the lumbar region
Alternative Names: Yin Linking VesselOpening Point: P 6
Balancing Point: SP 4
Function: 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
Alternative Names: Yin Motility VesselOpening Point: KD 6
Balancing Point: LU 7
Function: 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
Alternative Names: Yang Motility VesselOpening Point: UB 62
Balancing Point: SI 3
Function: 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
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