8 Extraordinary Meridians, Crossing Areas & Pathological Manifestations

8 extra - responsibilities

control, join, store and regulate qi and blood of each meridian

Pathway standouts

*Du Mai*

Governing Vessel

Sea of Yang

Supervisor Channel

originates - Perineum->brain-> ertex->nose->terminating at the upper lip (DU26)

a branch goes to genitals

a branch goes to inner canthus

a branch goes to cheek, circles the mouth then middle of eye

Pathway standouts

*Ren mai*

Conception vessel

Sea of Yin

Directing Vessel

Controller Vessel

Sea of Responsibility

Arises at the Uterus below Ren3 or perineum Ren1,

also goes around the lips and the eye at ST 1

Pathway standouts

*Chong mai*

Penetrating channel

Sea of Arteries & Meridians

Sea of Blood

Regulator & Obstructer of Qi

Through-way Channel

Connects (links) the pre and post heaven

Originates - Perineum,

also goes to throat and circles lips

Communicates with KD mai

Pathway standouts

*Dai mai*

Girdle/Belt vessel

Communicates with GB mai

Pathway standouts

*Yang Qiao*

Yang heel

Accelerator of Yang

Yang Walker Channel

Yang Motility

Originates - UB 62,

also goes to SI 10,

inner canthus (UB1 where it connects w/ YQ),

across forehead to GB20

then up to DU16

and Brain

Pathway standouts

*Yin Qiao*

Yin Heel

Accelerator of Yin

Walker Channel

Yin Motility

Goes to genitalia,

throat,

inner canthus UB1 (connects with YQ),

brain

Pathway standouts

*Yang Wei*

Linking Vessel

Preserver of Yang

Vessel of Yang Keeper

Yang Tie Channel

no standouts

has points from Shao Yang, Tai yang and Yang ming

Pathway standouts

*Yin Wei*

Yin Linking

Preserver of Yin

Reuniting Yin Channel

commuinates with Sp mai

8 extras Crossing Areas

Brain

DU

Yang Qiao

Yin Qiao

8 extras Crossing Areas

Throat

all yin mais:

Ren

Chong

Yin Wei

Yin Qiao

8 extras Crossing Areas

Infraorbital region

Ren

Chong

8 extras Crossing Areas

Genitalia

Yin Qiao

DU

8 extras Crossing Areas

Vertex

DU

8 extras Crossing Areas

Lips

Ren

Chong

DU

8 extras Crossing Areas

Inner Canthus

Yang Qiao

Yin Qiao

8 extras Crossing Areas

Supraclavicular fossa

Yin Qiao

8 extras Crossing Areas

Eyes

Ren

Yang Qiao

Yin Qiao

8 extras Crossing Areas

Circles mouth

Ren (winds around mouth)

Du

Pathological Manifestations

DU

headache

dizziness

poor memory

pain in eyes

pain and stiffness in spinal column

epilepsy (most likely of 8 extra to have epilepsy, no distinguished time)

constipation

colic

hemorrhoids

enuresis

functional infertility

prolapse of the anus

blood in the stools

incontinence of urine

painful urination

irregular menses

dry throat

tinnitus

depression

chills and fever

manic behavior

Pathological Manifestations

Ren

pain in the genital region

*chronic* asthma

pain in the epigastric region & lower abdomen

leukorrhea

infertility

irregular menses

symptoms of menopause

hernia

nocturnal emissions

enuresis

retention of urine

masses

problems during pregnancy

amenorrhea

Master/Coupled Points

DU

M - SI 3

C - UB 62

Luo - DU 1

Master/Coupled Points

Ren

m - LU 7

c - KD 6

luo - Ren 15

Master/Coupled Points

Chong

m- SP4

c - PC 6

Master/Coupled Points

Dai

m - GB 41

c - SJ 5

Master/Coupled Points

Yang Qiao

m - UB 62

c - SI 3

xi cleft - UB 59

Master/Coupled Points

Yin Qiao

m - KD 6

c - LU 7

xi cleft - KD 8

Master/Coupled Points

Yang Wei

m - Sj 5

c - GB 41

xi cleft - GB 35

Master/Coupled Points

Yin Wei

m - PC 6

c - SP 4

xi cleft- KD 9

Pathological Manifestations

Chong

Asthmatic *breathing*

rebellious qi

flatulence

irregular menses

infertility

spasms

colic

abdominal pain & masses

impotence

anxious

gynecological disorders

breathlessness

pain in the chest

feeling of tight throat

face heat

cold purple numb feet

umbilical pain

PMS

breast nodules

menopause symptoms

morning sickness

quick bruising

nosebleed

fungal infections in the big toe

Pathological Manifestations

Dai

irregular menses

distention and fullness in the abdomen

leukorrhea

damp heat in the genitals

burning urination

prolapse of uterus

violent headaches (migraines)

*weakness or motor impairment of the lower limbs*

problems around the waist

*cold & pain in the middle or low back*

mid-pain radiating to abdomen

miscarriages

cold feet

amenorrhea

infertility

*back feels like sitting in water*

heavy body

hernia

*pain around the umbilicus*

Pathological Manifestations

Yang Qiao

eye diseases

*insomnia*

*daytime* epilepsy

loss of consciousness

wind stroke

redness and pain of inner canthus

pain in back lumbar

*eversion* of the foot w/ tightness and *pain on the lateral aspect of lower leg*

the medial side of the *leg being flaccid or atrophied* (cant raise leg)

*headache, chills and fever*

stiff neck

manic behavior & depression

fright

*seeing ghosts*

Pathological Manifestations

Yin Qiao

*hypersomnia*

disease of the eyes

*inversion of the foot*

*nighttime* epilepsy

lethargy

pain in the lumbar, hip and genitals areas

habitual miscarriage

infertility

tightness and pain *along medial aspect of lower leg* with the lateral side of leg being *flaccid or atrophied*

tremors in the leg

chills and fever

leukorrhea

abdominal masses

myomas

difficult delivery

retention of placenta

Pathological Manifestations

Yang Wei

intermittent fevers and alternating chills and fever

*exterior syndromes*

vertigo

tinnitus

deafness

muscle fatigue

hypochondriac pain

pain and distension in waist

visual dizziness

weak limbs

earache

stiff neck

pain on the lateral side of leg

sweating

Pathological Manifestations

Yin Wei

chest pain

cardiac pain

fullness and pain on lateral costal region

headaches

mental disorders

*interior syndromes*

stomachache

pain in the kidney area

dry throat

anxiety

insomnia

obsessive thoughts

*lack of willpower*

*loss of self control*

*depression*

*sadness*

a feeling of knot in the chest

palpitations

forgetfulness

mental cloudiness and shock

Crossing Points

DU

Ren 1

UB 1

UB 12

Crossing Points

Ren

Du 28

St 1

Crossing Points

Chong

Ren 1, 7

Du 4

ST 30

KD 11 - 16, 17 - 21

SP 10

LV 1

Crossing Points

Dai

Area of LV 13

GB 26, 27, 28

UB 23

DU 4

Crossing Points

Yang Qiao

UB 62, 61, 59, 1

GB 29, 20

SI 10

LI 16, 15

ST 4, 3 1

DU 16

Crossing Points

Yin Qiao

KD 8, 6 (some say 2)

ST 12, 9

UB 1

Crossing Points

Yang Wei

UB 63

Gb 35

Si 10

SJ 15

GB 21, 13-20

Du 16, 15

Crossing Points

Yin Wei

KD 9

SP 12-16

LIV 14

REN 22,23