The Extraordinary Channels - … · 'In the Daoist tradition, ... Systematic Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion ... Study of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels

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Copyright 2015 David Twicken

The Extraordinary

Channels Qi Jing Ba Mai

David Twicken

Australia September 2015

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'In the Daoist tradition, cultivation practices centered around the Eight Extraordinary Meridians provide one of the pathways toward enlightenment or immortality. The ancestral founder master of QuanZhenNanZong (the Southern Complete Reality School), Zhang Ziyang, stated that those who are able to open the eight extraordinary meridians will obtain the Dao. I recommend David Twicken's Eight Extraordinary Channels to Chinese medicine and Qigong practitioners interested in working with the physical and spiritual layers through these extraordinary meridians.' Master Zhongxian Wu, lifelong Daoist practitioner and author of 11 books on Chinese wisdom traditions 'Eight Extraordinary Channels is an insightful and eminently practical presentation of the core meridians in the human body that hold most of life's potential. It covers the eight channels in theory, clinical application, and Daoist self-cultivation. Clear and systematic, the book is a potent resource for anyone involved in Chinese medicine.' Livia Kohn, PhD, Professor Emerita of Religion and East Asian Studies, Boston University 'Close to turning of the Dao, the Eight Extraordinary Channels correlate to eight directions of space. David Twicken's clear introduction to these channels and their Nei Dan applications allows the reader a direct alchemical and meditative experience. Such a view is essential to best practices in Qigong, herbs and acupuncture. A great contribution!' William Morris, PhD, author of Li Shi Zhen Pulse Studies: An Illustrated Guide 'The eight extraordinary meridians are a traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) concept... Eight Extraordinary Meridians - Qi Jing Ba Mai: A Handbook for Clinical Practice and Nei Dan Inner Meditation covers the history of over 1000 years of Chinese medicine, and looks at the channel system, the three-layer theory, the concept of three ancestries an the interaction between these hypotheses... @the author discusses each of the eight extraordinary vessels in depth. Individual chapters are devoted to each of the channels, and these

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include full descriptions of the pathways and the conditions that these could be used to treat. Crucially, he explains treatment methods and strategies, and provides case studies as examples... Eight Extraordinary Meridians takes a complex aspect of Chinese medicine, and gives a clear and structured explanation of how it can be used in practice... this is a very interesting book and a good introduction to Nei Dan meditation, as well as a clear and in-depth study of the eight extraordinary vessels.'

Rosemary Lillie, Proprietor Journal of Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists

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A Brief History of the Eight Extraordinary Channels

The history of the Eight Extraordinary Channels is very interesting.

The Eight Extraordinary Channels (EC) are discussed in the following classic Chinese medical texts. Han Dynasty Su Wen, Chapters 1, 35, 39, 44, 59, 60 Ling Shu, Chapters 16, 17, 23, 38 The EV are mentioned in the Yellow Emperors Classic of Internal Medicine / Nei Jing but not in detail. The pathways are discussed in a general way, the Yin Wei and Yang Wei have no pathway descriptions, they only say “Yin Wei is where the Yin meet and the Yang Wei is where the Yang meet.” The pathway details and points are presented in the future.

The EC are listed throughout the Nei Jing. They are not presented in an organize way. Nan Jing Chapters 27, 28 The Nan Jing provides a little more detail and they are organized in the two chapters. The Wei Channels are not described yet. Jin Dynasty Pulse Classic, Wang Shu He 280AD Chapter 4, page 54 Presents the channels in one chapter, more organized than previous texts, not much new information added.

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Systematic Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion Jia Yi Jing Huang Fu Mi Also called the ABC’s of Acupuncture 282 AD Organizes the material in two ways:

1. Book Two, Chapter Two; it is similar to the Nei Jing.

2. In the chapters on acupuncture points for the main channels EV points are listed, the Wei channel points are listed as we know them at the time, but they are not listed in the chapter on the EV and there are no pathways.

Yuan Dynasty Guide of Acupuncture Cannon also called Guide To Acupuncture Channels by Dou Han Qing Dou Hanqing reveals the Eight Confluent Points (Master, Opening, Command Points) in his classic book: Guide of Acupuncture Cannon, 1196 AD, up to this time they are not mentioned in any texts. He offers no theory why these points were selected. Understanding the culture at the time is important, treating the limbs was common based on the cultural way they viewed the body (Neo-Confucians), the eight points are near the ankles and wrists, allowing access to the EV in a way that fits the culture. This is one possibility for their locations. We will talk about other theories in class. Ming Dynasty Study of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels 1578, Li Shen Zhen He is one of the most famous Chinese medical doctors and has made significant contributions to Pulse and Herbal medicine. His Ben Cao is the standard material and base of herbal books used today. He adds points, functions and applications to the EV. He makes a contribution to these channels. In his book the Yin and Yang Wei pathways are listed and is basically what is used today. He is more of an herbalist and presents herbs that influence the EV channels.

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Zhen Jiu Da Quan Great Compendium of Acupuncture 1601, Xu Feng This Ming Dynasty text presents the common Coupled Pairings of the Confluent Points; he offers no theory for the pairings. He systematically describes the EV, the most comprehensive up to this time and presents protocols for using the EV that are now considered classic methods. It is at this time the Eight Extra channels and the Confluent Points are used in clinical practice.

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Chong Channel

Chong Mai Sp 4

Gynecological disorders, sexual disorders, impotence, spasm and pain in the abdomen, irregular menses, infertility, asthmatic breathing, dyspnea, colic, running piglet, counter flow Qi, atrophy disorders of the leg. Ren 1, Stomach 30, K 11-21

Chong Mai Constitutional issues, genetics, heritage, Jing issues.

CHAPTER 7: THE EIGHT EXTRAORDINARY VESSELS AND COLLATERALS

Figure 7.6. The Thrusting Vessels

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Internal pathway Five Branches First Branch

1. The pathway begins in the lower abdomen, in the uterus for women, and emerges at the perineum, Hui Yin, Ren 1.

2. Ascending it runs inside of the spinal column. This is the creation of the Du Channel.

3. The channel goes from the center in the lower Tan Tien to the back. This

pathway implies the creation of the Dai channel. Second Branch A branch flows from Hui Yin, Ren 1, and passes through the region of stomach 30, Qi Chong, and communicates with the kidney channel at kidney 11, Heng Gu. It then ascends throughout the kidney channel to You Men, kidney 21. The pathway then disperses in the chest.

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Third Branch From the chest a branch ascends alongside the throat, curves around the lips and terminates below the eye. This is the end of the Ren channel. Fourth Branch

1. A branch emerges at Qi Chong, stomach 30, and descends to the medial areas of the legs to the popliteal fossa. It then descends to the medial aspects of the lower legs and runs posterior to the medial malleolus, and terminates on the sole (heel) of the foot. This pathway creates the Yin Qiao and Yin Wei channels.

Fifth Branch From Qi Chong, stomach 30, the pathway flows down to Yang Chong, stomach 42, to the big toe. This pathway creates the Yang Qiao and Yang Wei channels. The pathway implies it flows past Yang Chong, stomach 42, Tai Chong, liver 3, Da Dun, liver 1 and Yin Bai, spleen 1. Note the last three points are major blood points.

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Ren Mai Lu 7

Receive and bear the Qi of Yin Channels Leucorrhoea, irregular menses, colic, infertility, hernia, nocturnal emission, enuresis, retention of urine, pain in epigastric region and lower abdomen, pain in genital region. Ren 1-24

Ren Lu 7

Nourishes Yin of the entire body, includes Jing, Yin, Blood, Fluids, Damp, Phlegm, Nodules, Tumors; Regulates the Uterus and genitalia, Fertility, Gynecology, Moves Qi and Clears stagnations in the lower Jiao, Promotes the descending of Lung Qi and the Kidney’s receiving of Qi, Promotes the Transportation and Transformation and excretion of fluids. Ren 1-24

Ren Mai Bonding Issues. Relationships. Internal.

The Conception vessel 2

THE CONCEPTION VESSEL

THE CONCEPTION VESSEL PRIMARY PATHWAY

• arises (below Zhongji REN-3) in the uterus in femalesand the lower abdomen in males and emerges atHuiyin REN-1 in the perineum,

• ascends along the midline of the abdomen, chest,throat and jaw, terminating at Chengjiang REN-24,

• the interior portion of the channel winds around themouth, connects with the Governing vessel at YinjiaoDU-28 and terminates below the eye at Chengqi ST-1.

A branch• arises in the pelvic cavity, enters the spine and as-

cends along the back.

Note• Changqiang DU-1 is classified as a meeting point of

the Conception and Governing vessels, although it isnot normally shown as such on illustrations of theConception vessel primary pathway.

arises belowZhongji REN-3

in the uterus in femalesand the lower abdomen in

males

emerges atHuiyin REN-1

in the perineum

winds around themouth, meets withYinjiao DU-28 andascends toChengqi ST-1

a branch arises inthe pelvic cavityand ascends alongthe spine

The Conception vessel primary pathway

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Ren 21 Xuan Ji Jade Pivot North Star

Center of the Manubrium

Ren 20 Hua Gai Florid Canopy

1st Intercostal Space Like a flower blossoms, this point can support a person’s heart shen to open and blossom. When a person’s shen has been suppressed or repressed a treatment with this point can help their Shen open and be expressed.

Kidney 26 Yu Zhong Lively Center This point allows a smooth flow of qi into the chest and through the channel. The emphasis is on lifting the spirits (emotions). Po Front Shu

Ren 19 Zi Gong Purple Palace

2nd Intercostal Space Zi Gong is the palace of the purple star, which is the center of the sky or heaven. In Taoist cosmology, the purple star is the entry to heaven; it connects to heaven. In a micro level, it is the center of a person. The center of a person is the Shen. Zi Gong can assist in attuning or guiding a person’s focus (yi) with their Shen.

Kidney 25 Shen Cang Spirit Storehouse This point assists in transforming heart fire into shen. The emphasis is on the heart shen. Heart Front Shu

Ren 18 Yu Tang Jade Hall

3rd Intercostal Space Yu Tang is the hall to the Shen. This point can guide a person to their Shen. When a person is on a path of self-realization this point combined with other points supports a person in the path to Shen realization.

Kidney 24 Ling Xu Spirit Ruins This point integrates kidney Yin with the heart. The emphasis is on kidney Yin. Ling is the Yin aspect of the Shen. Liver Front Shu

Ren 17 Tan Zhong

4th Intercostal Space Shen Feng Spirit Seal This point can harmonize kidney Yin and heart Yang. The emphasis is on Yin and Yang. When there is an imbalance of both kidney Yin and heart Yang, this point assists in balancing them. Spleen Front Shu

Ren 16 Zhong Ting Center Courtyard

5th Intercostal Space Kidney 22 Bu Lang Corridor Walk, Step Gallery Kidney Front Shu

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The Du Channel

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Du Mai Si 3

Stiffness and pain along the spine, opisthotonos, headache, vertigo, shaking, epilepsy, mental disorders due to wind/Yang, febrile disease due to Yang, colic, constipation, enuresis, hemorrhoids, infertility, pain in the eyes, infertility. Du 1-28

Du Mai Si 3

Tonifies Kidney Yang, Heart-Yang, Genitalia, Gynecology, Fertility, Raises Qi, Strengthens Spine, Nourishes Brain and Marrow, Influences Brain, Expels and Extinguishes Wind, Influences Ming Men Fire/Yang and all its correspondences including Yuan Qi, Organ Yuan Qi; Lower Burner, Stomach and Spleen, Sexual Function, Kidneys. Du can be viewed as distributing Yang of the Kidneys throughout the body. Du 1-28

Du Mai Separation issues. Independence issues. Exploring. External.

The Governing vessel 2

THE GOVERNING VESSEL

GOVERNING VESSEL PRIMARY PATHWAY

• originates in the lower abdomen,• emerges at the perineum at Changqiang DU-1,• runs posteriorly along the midline of the sacrum and

the interior of the spinal column to Fengfu DU-16 atthe nape of the neck,

• enters the brain,• ascends to the vertex at Baihui DU-20,• descends along the midline of the head to the bridge

of the nose and the philtrum at Renzhong DU-26• terminates at the junction of the upper lip and the

gum.

The Governing vessel primary pathway The Governing vessel first branch

originates in thelower abdomen

enters thebrain atFengfu DU-16

emerges from thebrain at Baihui DU-20

originates in thelower abdomen

descends to the genitalsand perineum and

winds around the anus

ascends the interiorof the spinal columnand enters theKidneys

Note• Huiyin REN-1 and Chengjiang REN-24 are classified

as meeting points of the Governing vessel with theConception vessel.

The Governing vessel first branch• originates in the lower abdomen,• descends to the genitals and perineum,• winds around the anus,• ascends the interior of the spinal column,• enters the Kidneys.

emerges at theperineum at

Changqiang DU-1

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The Du Channel

The Governing vessel 3

The Governing vessel second branch• originates in the lower abdomen,• winds around the external genitalia,• ascends to the middle of the umbilicus,• passes through the Heart,• ascends to the throat,• winds around the mouth,• ascends to below the middle of the eyes.

The Governing vessel third branch• emerges at Jingming BL-1,• follows the Bladder channel bilaterally along the

forehead,• the bilateral branches converge at the vertex and

enter the brain,• the single channel emerges at Fengfu DU-16,• then divides again, descending through Fengmen

BL-12 along either side of the spine to the Kidneys.

The Governing vessel second branch The Governing vessel third branch

emerges at Jingming BL-1

converges at thevertex and enters

the brain

emerges at Fengfu DU-16

descends throughFengmen BL-12

enters the Kidneys

originates in the lowerabdomen and windsaround the external

genitalia

ascends to themiddle of the

umbilicus

passes throughthe Heart

winds around the mouth

ascends to below themiddle of the eye

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Du and Bladder Channel

Vertebrae Du Channel Bladder Inner Shu

Bladder Outer-Shu

T3 Du 12

Shen Zhu Body Pillar

Lung Shu Po Hu Corporeal Soul

T4 PC Shu Gao Huang Shu Fatty Vital Hollow

T5 Du 11

Shen Dao Spirit Path

Heart Shu Shen Tang Spirits Hall

T6 Du 10

Ling Tai Spirits Tower

Du Shu Yi Xi Sighing Laughing Sound

T7 Du 9

Zhi Yang Extremity Yang

Ge Shu Ge Guan Diaphragm Pass

T8 T9

Du 8 Jin Suo

Sinew Contraction Liver Shu Hun Men

Ethereal Soul Gate T10 Du 7

Zhong Shu Central Axis

GB Shu

T11 Du 6

Ji Zhong Spinal Center

Spleen Shu Yi She Abode of Thought

T12 Stomach Shu Wei Cang Stomach Granary

L1 Du 5

Xuan Shu Suspended Axis

San Jiao Shu Huang Men Vital’s Gate

L2 Du 4

Ming Men Kidney Shu Zhi Shi Will’s Chamber

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Yin Qiao and Yang Qiao Yang Qiao Mai BL 62

Regulates motion of the lower limb, especially joint functions Diseases of the eyes, tightness and spasms of the muscles along the lateral aspect of the lower leg while the medial aspect is flaccid or atrophied, insomnia, redness and pain of inner-canthus, pain and stiffness in the back and lumbar, eversion of foot, loss of consciousness, daytime epilepsy, hemiplegia, rigidity of the body. B 62, B 61, B 59, GB 29, Si 10, Li 15, Li 16, GB 20, St 4, St 3, St 1, B 1, GB 20

Yin Qiao K 6

Atrophy and motor impairment of the inner limbs and the range of the channel, influences the eyes, urinary/external genitalia/abdominal conditions, OBGYN. Especially good for excesses of these conditions. K 2, K 6, K 8, BL 1

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Yang Qiao Current conditions. How you stand up for yourself.

Yin Qiao Current conditions. How you stand up for yourself. Self-image. Yin excesses: turning inward too intensely.

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The Dai Mai Dai Mai GB 41

Distention and fullness of abdomen, irregular menses, leucorrhoea, prolapse of uterus, muscular atrophy, pain and weaknesses of the lumbar region, weakness and motor impairment of lower limbs, pain around the umbilicus, headache, problems around the waist. G 26, G 27, G 28

Dai Mai Holdings.

Can treat this channel to release holdings.

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Yin Wei Yang Wei

Yang Wei Mai SJ 5

Links or Connects all Yang Channels. Dominates exterior of body. Exterior syndromes such as chills and fever, vertigo, muscular fatigue, stiffness and pain, pain and distension of the waist, visual dizziness, dyspnea with raised shoulders, acute and sudden pain and swelling of the lumbar region. B 63, G 35, Si 10, SJ 15, G 21, G 13-20, Du 16, Du 15

Yin Wei Mai P 6

Links or Connects all Yin Channels, Dominates the interior of body Interior syndromes such as heart pain, chest pain, cardiac pain and stomachache, digestion, nausea, vomiting, insomnia, emotional disturbance, Shen disturbance, fullness and pain of the lateral coastal region, mental disorders. K 9, Sp 13, Sp 15, Sp 16, Lv 14, R 22, R 23

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Yang Wei Links to Yang: channels, substances, activity. The future (time based).

Issues during cycles of time. Yin Wei Links to Yin. Links to the past.

Emotional issues related to shape and form. Self Esteem. Issues related to cycles of time.

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Eight Confluent Points

• Other names for Confluent Points: Command, Opening and Master Points • The Opening Points were revealed for the first time by Dou Hanqing in 1196

AD, he presented no theory for their selection.

• The legendary Xu Feng made their applications popular in the Ming Dynasty.

• Xu Feng did not always use the Opening Points; he emphasized treating pathway points. Feng presented the Coupled Pairs below, which has become the standard method of treatment but he did not always use these pairs. Select pairs that fit the condition, these treatments should be customized to each person.

Paired Vessels Confluent Point Regions Affected When Paired Ren Mai Yin Qiao Mai

Lung 7 Kidney 6

Abdomen, chest, lungs, throat, face

Du Mai Yang Qiao Mai

Small Intestine 3 Bladder 62

Back of legs, back, spine, neck, head, eyes, brain

Chong Mai Yin Wei Mai

Spleen 4 Pericardium 6

Inner leg, abdomen, chest, heart, stomach

Dai Mai Yang Wei Mai

Gall Bladder 41 San Jiao 5

Outer leg, sides of body, shoulders, sides of neck

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Psycho-Emotional Viewpoint

Channel Emotional-Spiritual Relationships Chong Jing, Genetics, Blueprint of our life, Constitutional issues, old deep patterns and imprints

influencing thoughts, emotions and behavior. Gives birth to Yin and Yang and the Ren and Du. Supports Post Natal, supports Earth/Spleen/Stomach. Influences all aspects of blood, including Heart/emotions-Shen. Jing unfolds into the Chong, originates in the “home” of Jing/lower tan tian/moving Qi between the Kidneys. Ren 1, Stomach 30, K 11-21

Ren Sea of Yin, Bonding/Relationships/Connecting issues. Yin is resources; form, shape, physical structure, the past. Being trapped in the past. Ren 1-24

Du Sea of Yang. Separation Issues, Individual Identity, Exploring, expansion and interacting the society and with others. Adventure. Du 1-28

Dai Holds postnatal excesses. Lifestyle stress cannot processed. Reduce to release excesses from the past or the current time, but not change the underlying pattern. Reinforce to strengthen the belt channel/protective energy/channels. G 26, G 27, G 28, (Liver 13)

Yang Qiao Yang Excesses accumulate here. Current, in the moment stresses related to your actions and thoughts. Pathology and imbalances of the Chong, Du and Ren are deposited here. Its about how you stand up to the external (others/society), imbalances from this area of life can manifest here. Can release these Yang excesses, but not change the pattern. B 62, B 61, B 59, GB 29, Si 10, Li 15, Li 16, GB 20, St 4, St 3, St 1, B 1, GB 20

Yin Qiao

Yin Excesses accumulate here. Current, in the moment stresses. It about how you feel about your Yin, your Form/Shape/Body. Its about how you stand up to yourself, your self-image, imbalances manifest here. K 2, K 6, K 8, BL 1

Yang Wei

Cycles of Aging. Cycles of Time. It Links Time. How you respond to your actions, thoughts and behavior during cycles of 7-8 are reflected in the Yang Wei channel. Pathologies related to this include activities or thoughts of the past that block one from living in the present moment. Stresses about the future. Yang Wei assists in moving ahead in life to live in the present. Yang Wei has Shao Yang (Gallbladder-San Jiao) Channels and points, they can help release old patterns and conditioning. B 63, G 35, Si 10, SJ 15, G 21, G 13-20, Du 16, Du 15

Yin Wei

Cycles of Aging. Cycles of Time. It Links Time. How you respond to your shape, form and physical condition during our cycles of 7-8 are reflected in the Yin Wei channel. Pathologies related to this include our feelings and thoughts related to our shape, form and physical look. These identifications/attachments block one from living in the present moment. Yin Wei points include the Spleen (Yi) and the Liver (Hun), it treats emotional conditions. The command is Pericardium 6. K 9, Sp 13, Sp 15, Sp 16, Lv 14, R 22, R 23

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Eight Extraordinary Channel Points Chong Channel Point Name Ren 1 Hui Yin Meeting of Yin Ren 7 Yin Jiao Yin Junction Stomach 30 Qi Chong Penetrating Qi Kidney 11 Heng Gu Pubic Bone Kidney 12 Da He Great Manifestation Kidney 13 Qi Xue Qi Hole Kidney 14 Si Man Fourfold Fullness Kidney 15 Zhong Zhu Central Flow Kidney 16 Huangshu Vitals Membranes Kidney 17 Shang Qu Shang Bend Bent Metal Kidney 18 Shi Guan Stone Pass Kidney 19 Yin Metropolis Yin Metropolis Kidney 20 Fotong Gu Abdomen Connecting Valley Kidney 21 You Men Dark Gate Yin Qiao Kidney 6 Zhao Hai Shining Sea Kidney 8, Cleft Jiao Xin Intersection Reach Stomach 12 Que Pen Empty Basin Bladder 1 Jingming Eye Brightness Yang Qiao Bladder 62, Confluent Pt Shenmai Ninth Channel Bladder 61 Pu Chan Subservient Visitor Bladder 59, Cleft Fu Yang Instep Yang Gallbladder 29 Ju Liao Squatting Bone Hole Small Intestine 10 Nao Shu Upper Arm Shu Lg. Intestine 15 Jianyu Shoulder Bone Lg. Intestine16 Ju Gu Great Bone Gallbladder 20 Feng Chi Wind Pond Stomach 4 Dicang Earth Granary Stomach 3 Ju Liao Great Bone Hole Stomach 1 Cheng Qi Containing Tears Urinary Bladder 1 Jingming Eye Brightness

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Dai Liver 13 Zhang Men Camphor Wood Gallbladder 26 Dai Mai Girdle Vessel Gallbladder 27 Wu Shu Fifth Pivot Gallbladder 28 Wei Dao Linking Path

Yin Wei Kidney 9, Cleft Zhu Bin Guest House Spleen 12 Chong Men Surging Gate Spleen 13 Fu She Bowel Abode Spleen 15 Daheng Great Horizontal Spleen 16 Fu Ai Abdominal Lament Liver 14 Qimen Cycle Gate Ren 22 Tiantu Heavenly Prominence, Window of Sky Ren 23 Lian Quan Ridge Spring

Yang Wei Bladder 63, Cleft Jin Men Metal Gate Gallbladder 3 5, Cleft Yang Jiao Yang Intersection Gallbladder 29 Ju Liao Squatting Bone Hole Small Intestine 10 Nao Shu Upper Arm Shu San Jiao 13 Nao Hui Upper Arm Convergence Lg. Intestine 14 Binao Upper Arm San Jiao 15 Tian Liao Heavenly Crevice Gallbladder 21 Jianjing Shoulder Well Gallbladder 13 Benshen Mind Root Gallbladder 14 Yang Bai Yang White Gallbladder 15 Tou Lin Qi Falling Tears/Overlook Tears Gallbladder 18 Cheng Ling Spirit Receiver Gallbladder 19 Nao Kong Brain Hollow Gallbladder 20 Feng Chi Wind Pond Du 15 Ya Men Mute’s Gate Du 16 Feng Fu Wind Palace-Mansion

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Channel Pathway Points from Major Sources Chong Sp 4 St 30, Ren 1, Ren 7, K 11-22, Sp 10, K 10, BL 40, St 42, Lv 3, Sp 1 Ren Lu 7 Ren 1-24 Du Si 3 Du 1-28 Dai Mai GB 41

Liver 13,G 26, G 27, G 28, Ren 8, K 16, B 52, B 23, Du 4

Yin Wei P 6

K 9, Sp 12, Sp 13, Sp 15, Sp 16, Lv 14, R 22, R 23

Yang Wei SJ 5

B 63, G 35, G 29, Si 10, SJ 13, Li 14, SJ 15, G 21, G 13-20, Du 15, Du 16

Yin Qiao K 6

K2, K 6, K 8, St 12, BL 1

Yang Qiao BL 62

B 62, B 61, B 59, GB 29, Si 10, Li 15, Li 16, GB 20, St 4, St 3, St 1, B 1, GB 20

Chong Ren Du Yin

Wei Yang Wei

Yin Qiao

Yang Qiao

Dai

Ren 1 R 1-24 D 1-28 K 9 Cleft

B 63 Cleft

K 6 BL 62 G 26

Ren 7 * Sp 12 G 35 Cleft

K 8 Cleft

BL 61 G 27

St 30 Sp 13 G 29 * BL 1 BL 59 Cleft

G 28

K 11-21 Sp 15 Si 10 GB 29 Sp 16 SJ 13 * St 12 * Si 10 R 8 * Sp 10 * LV 14 Li 14 * R 9 * Li 15 K 16 * K 10 * Ren 22 SJ 15 Li 16 G 26 * BL 40 * Ren 23 G 21 GB 20 B 52 * St 42 * G 13-20 St 4 B 23 * LV 3 * Du 15 St 3 Du 4 * SP 1 * Du 16 St 1 BL 1

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Introduction to Extraordinary Channel Pulses Chong Ren Du Deep Deep

Not as deep as Chong Superficial

Felt in all Three Positions: Cun, Guan, Qi positions



Tense Feels tight, like a stretched rope Similar to Cold, Pain and Food Retention pulse.

Tense Feels tight, like stretched rope Similar to Cold, Pain and Food Retention pulse

Tied to the bone Feels like obstruction & insufficiency of Yang Qi

Deep, Fine with Width More width that a wiry pulse

Tai Yang like Pulse

* Sunken: An aspect of the sunken pulse is it is felt at the deep level.

Channel Modern Description Dai Wiry at the Guan (Middle) position at both sides Yang Qiao Wiry at the Cun (Top) position, can be predominant at superficial level Yin Qiao Wiry at the Chi (Deep) position and may extend to the Guan Position (Middle) Yang Wei Mai The pulse is felt at all levels

Chi pulse is felt more medially and the Cun pulse more laterally Felt diagonally, more medial in Chi Position and Laterally at the Cun position

Yin Wei Mai The pulse is felt at all levels Chi pulse if felt more laterally and the Cun pulse is felt more medially Felt diagonally, more laterally in Chi Position and Laterally at the Cun position

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