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Channel Theory

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Channels
Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)


Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)


The Extra Points

Acu Point GB-26 (Dai Mai) Girdling Vessel

Previous PointNext Point  Acupuncture Points on the Gall Bladder Channel of Foot Shao Yang
  • Meeting Point of the Gallbladder Channel with the Girdling Vessel

Actions:
  • Regulates the Girdling vessel and drains dampness
  • Regulates menstruation and stops leucorrhoea
  • Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Indications:
  • Irregular menstruation, amenorrhea, leukorrhea, abdominal pain, hernia, pain in the lumbar and hypochondriac region.
Location (CAM):
  • Directly below Zhangmen (LR 13), at the crossing point of a vertical line through the free end of the eleventh rib and a horizontal line through the umbilicus.
Location (AMOA):
  • Directly below Zhangmen LIV-13 (anterior and inferior to the free end of the eleventh rib), level with the umbilicus.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

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GB-26 (Dai Mai) Ratings




 
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