Extraordinary Vessel
Master & Couple Combinations:
In general you needle the master point of
the main meridian you are treating
(due to symptomology) and then you needle
its coupled point.
For males it is common to needle the master
point on the Left side and the coupled point
on the Right.
For women it is common to needle the
master point on the Right side and the
coupled point on the Left.
Extraordinary Vessel Pairings:
Yin Qiao Mai [paired with] Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel, CV)
Yang Qiao Mai [paired with] Du Mai
(Governing Vessel, GV)
Yin Wei Mai [paired with] Chong Mai
Yang Wei Mai [paired with] Dai Mai
Yin Qiao Mai Details
Alternative names: yin heel vessel,
yin motility vessel
o Master Point: KD 6
o Coupled Point: LU 7
o Xi Cleft Point: KD 8
*medial aspect of lower extremities
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
Pathway: Originates at KD 2, travels upward to KD 6 and then to KD 8. It then continues
up the medial aspect of the leg to the inguinal region where it enters the genitals. From
the genitals it travels up the anterior abdomen and the chest to ST 12. From ST 12 it
travels to ST 9 and along the cheek to UB 1 where it connects with the UB, GV and Yang
Qiao Mai vessels. From there it rises upwards and enters the brain.
Ren Mai Details - graphic
Alternative names: conception vessel, directing vessel
Master Point: LU 7
Coupled Point: KD 6
Luo Points: CV 15
Abdominal Acupuncture (AA) is a new micro
acupuncture method. The method is based on the use of
three levels within our abdomen meridian system. By
using needles to these abdominal acupuncture points
many forms of disease can be treated.
The Abdominal Meridian System or AMS for short is a
network of meridians dominated by the ShenQue
system. The acupuncture point ShenQue is at the heart
of AMS. AMS it self resembles the form of a tortoise and
is usually referred to as such. When needles are placed
on the points within AMS, one not only pays attention to
the placement of the needle but also to the use of
different depths of the needle. Practice has shown that
when placing the needle on various depths results can
drastically change.
The exceptionally beneficial results when using the AMS,
could be explained as followed:
– During the embryonale stage the ShenQue point is at
the centre of every microscopic regulation of the body;
– As a system ShenQue forms the base to all meridian
points in the body;
– ShenQue is responsible for the communication
between the meridians and regulation of the arteries
and blood circulation aka the “CHI”;
– ShenQue lies at the heart of every meridian system.
With ShenQue as its centre the AMS system regulates
the distribution and circulation of the blood and “Chi”
throught the whole body. By placing needles in the
abdominal area around the navel, it is possible to
influence, guide and control this system whenever it is
not working properly.
Practitioners of the technique discovered that in order
to get favourable and desired results one had to place a
combination of needles at three different depths in the
abdominal area. Each depth has its particular area of
influence as well as therapeutic effect. The interlinking
and connecting of the points at various depths is what
makes AMS such a special and effective system.
Depth 1:
The top (most shallow) level of penetration develops
when the foetus is in the embryonic stage. It influences
the head, torso and the upper and lower extremities.
This part of the AMS is pictured as the image of the
sacred turtle.
Depth 2:
The middle level of penetration is located in the classical
“JingLo” meridian system. By using this system and this
level the AMS points of the 1st depth are connected to
the AMS points of the 3rd depth.
Depth 3:
The bottom (deepest) level of penetration is located at
each of the AMS points and is developed by
organogenesis. This level is connected with all the inner
organs in the body. The BaGua map, an ancient study of
the 8 elements in 8 directions and its influence on the
organs, is used for selecting the correct points to help
create the desired effect.
The best way to learn the differences between the 3
depths and their therapeutic effects can best be learned
through practice.
Differences in pathology influences each level in a
different way. Length of time, the different sources of
disease, other treatments and the uniqueness of each
person can result in different approach for each patient.
Therefore treatment of patients with on the surface the
same pathology can be totally different.
