The eight extra channels are said not to be influenced by the primary channels, thus they are not a part of the mutual sharing of. There are many layers to the meridian system of chinese medicine. This paper concerns itself with functions, indications, and techniques related to the. I will introduce different viewpoints and theories, which do not agree and therefore uncover. Only two of the vessels have acupressure points, perhaps that is part of what them extraordinary. Learn 8 extraordinary vessels points with free interactive flashcards. Table of contents 27apr07 page2 of 25 contents page cover 1 table of contents 2 summary 3. An introduction to the eight extraordinary meridians. These notes were taken during a series of lectures in a class on the 8extra vessels taught by jeffrey yuen at the swedish institute, january. Extraordinary vessel trajectories concerning the internal and external paths of the twelve meridians, consensus points to the accuracy of the information in the ling shu and the shisi jing fd hui, elucidation of the fourteen meridians of 41 ad. The eight extraordinary vessels remain a topic of mystery to many practitioners, their meaning and application in clinical practice is often somewhat obscure and unclear. An introduction to an extraordinary condition july 2014 conference. The extraordinary acupuncture meridians dragon rises college. Most people who are familiar with traditional chinese medicine are familiar with the twelve meridians, but are not so clear about the 8 extraordinary vessels.
So, in simple terms we could consider the twelve regular bilateral meridians as rivers of energy and the extraordinary channels as reservoirs. The eight extraordinary vessels are qi jing ba mai. They regulate and promote the circulation of qi in the body. Emotional suffering and resistance to change can be an impediment to the healing process, with many. First, the ren, chong, and du mai are paired with the uterus, maiblood vessels, and brain, respectively, using the perspective of the three dantian and the three treasures. Psychoemotional pain and the eight extraordinary vessels this book is unique in that it discusses the nature of human suffering and how patients can be helped to overcome psychoemotional pain through work with the eight extraordinary vessels. The girdle vessel is the only horizontal channel in the body. Oct, 2015 the eight extraordinary vessels are considered to be more ancient than the conventional meridian system and yet so simple and powerful when energised for their related conditions.
Healing tuning forks eight extraordinary vessels eev. In this article and in next few i will talk about eight extraordinary vessels sometimes called also eight extraordinary meridians or channels which we use in qigong and on the lesser degree in acupuncture. Their courses contain the only nonbilateral channels ren, du and dai and they divide the body along the cardinal plain. The 8extraordinary vessels qi jing bai mai jeffrey yuens class winterspring 2004 transcribed by nicholas v. The confluent points connect the 8 extra extraordinary meridians with the 12 main meridians. Of these 8 vessels, only the du and ren have acupoints of their own. The eight extraordinary vessels provide another means of energetically defining the body. Governor, conception, penetraing, yin heel vessel, yang heel, yin linking, yang linking, and girdle vessel. Tcm acupuncture theory extraordinary vessel master coupled. Each of these channels exerts a strong effect upon psychic function. This book is unique in that it discusses the nature of human suffering. Penn chiao, in the 27th difficulty, in the nan jing nan ching describes the primary channels or meridians in chinese acupuncture include the twelve 12 primary channels and fifteen 15 network or collateral vessels. The eight extraordinary qi vessels and the twelve primary qi channels meridians comprise the main part of the channel system.
From the physiological perspective they represent the unfolding of the raw material structure that ones body. The governing vessel and the conception vessel, however, have. On the other hand our understanding of the extraordinary channels as outlined in the classics. The extraordinary vessel treatment method introduced here is simple to learn, produces instant results, and can be used successfully by anyone. Symptomatology is a composite of the primary channels that each extra channel joins multiplicity of symptoms that dont fit into a zangfu, 8 principles, or primary channel pattern chronic, longterm illness endocrine problems psychological imbalances. These eight extra meridians differ from the standard twelve organ meridians in that they are considered to be storage vessels or reservoirs of energy and are not associated directly with the zang fu, i.
Eight is a number which represent the primal organization of life prior to turning it outwards. Qi and the transportation of blood throughout the body. The eight extraordinary confluent points acupuncture today. Extraordinary vessels gives students and practitioners the knowledge and information they need to add important and powerful treatments to their repertoire. Psychoemotional pain and the eight extraordinary vessels. Clinical use of the secondary channels and eight extraordinary vessels, 1e. The following are the different types of vessels and their specific functions. The extraordinary vessels are very effective for a wide variety of physical and mental disorders and often provide a breakthrough in the treatment of. Psychoemotional pain and the eight extraordinary vessels pdf author yvonne r. Dr maciocia is able to compare the uptodate western scientific treatment and pathophysiology of the conditions with the tcm perspective the practice of. Choose from 7 different sets of 8 extraordinary vessels points flashcards on quizlet. The clinical use of the eight extraordinary vessels ceu course. The eight extraordinary vessels qi jing ba mai are considered the ancestral and constitutional vessels of chinese acupuncture. The penetrating vessel is the origin of the girdle vessel, the yang and yin heel vessels, and the yang and yin.
In the traditional chinese approach, the 8 extra channels are considered to be storage vessels or reservoirs of energy. Purchase this dvd conference set now the eight extraordinary vessels qi jing ba mai are considered the ancestral and constitutional vessels of chinese acupuncture. In fact, only two of the vessels, the ren mai and du mai, contain their own points. Maternity shiatsu diploma holistic care in pregnancy, birth and babyhood graduation. Bringing together writings on acupuncture, herbal medicine, and internal cultivation nei dan, it argues that aspiring adepts and physicians alike must understand the full scope of the extraordinary vessels if they hope to achieve their. It corresponds to the confluencejiaohui point of the eight extraordinary vessels yang motility vessel. Thus, the eight vessels came to be understood as reservoirs that collect excess or supplement deficiency. Maciocia believes that an acupuncturist cannot treat effectively without a knowledge of the extraordinary vessels. Treatment and point combinations will be illustrated together with the diagnostic symptoms and signs including pulses.
Some now include the ren and du channels as a part of the primary channels. The energy system draws from the reservoirs of the eight extraordinary channels to. In this article, i will go into more detail regarding the eight extraordinary channels, pointing out the differences between the chinese and japanese approach, both theoretically and clinically. Mar 31, 2017 extraordinary vessels 2 read also the introduction to eight extraordinary meridians. Production of semen, in the man, and menstrual blood or pregnancy, in the woman, are believed to place the biggest strains on jing. These twenty seven 27 conduit channels and vessels enable and move qi and blood, and have uninterrupted flow between each other. Extraordinary vessels 2 read also the introduction to eight extraordinary meridians. Chinese acupuncture and moxibustion third edition 2009, seventeenth printing 2016 the channels of acupuncture.
Acupuncture, alchemy, and herbal medicine is a translation and commentary on li shizhen s exposition on the eight extraordinary vessels qi jing ba mai kao. The eight extraordinary vessels are an essential part of our acupuncture treatment. The 8 extraordinary vessels open new possibilities for your handson practice and personal understanding of the multilayered web of qi flow. Dr maciocia is able to compare the uptodate western scientific treatment and pathophysiology of the conditions with the tcm perspective the practice of chinese medicine. These eight vessels act as regulators of qi and blood in the 12 primary meridians.
Eight extraordinary channels download ebook pdf, epub. You can also ask of the assessment their lawyer and humanist who sinemet food of the emperor. Because of this, some even equate jing with semen, but this is inaccurate. The eight extraordinary channels of classical chinese medicine. Catch the beat hyperdash relationship of the two from the patient and emotionally sinemet food create doubt high temp. These vessels form a web of complex interconnections with the channels. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read 8 extraordinary meridians. Most of the eight vessels branch out from the twelve primary channels and share the function of circulating qi throughout the body. The inclusion of the plantar level of both kidney 6 and urinary bladder 62 was done based on the ancestral description of these points as can be found in the nan jing, chapter 28 where it can be read that these points rise from the heel. Together they form both a communication and large regulating system for the entire physical body. The 8 extraordinary vessels are said to be deeper than the 12 meridians. At the same time, each has its own functional characteristics. The eight extra meridians are different than the 12 major meridians in that they are considered to be storage vessels or reservoirs of energy and are not associated directly with the internal organs.
This book is unique in that it discusses the nature of human suffering and how patients can be helped to overcome psychoemotional pain through work with the eight extraordinary vessels. This course discusses the nature, pathways, physiology, pathology and diagnosis of the eight extraordinary vessels in general. The clinical use of the eight extraordinary vessels ceu. However, in many of the classics the yin and yang qiao mai are simply referred. Probably the most significant of these are called the eight extraordinary or extra vessels.
Charles chace and miki shimas an exposition on the eight extraordinary vessels. This is the first english translation of and commentary on li shizhens exposition on the eight extraordinary vessels. Li shizhen s exposition on the eight extraordinary vessels qi jing ba mai kao is among the most remarkable texts in the chinese medical literature. Pairing the extraordinary vessels and the extraordinary fu in this manner, it becomes easier to see their relation to creating and sustaining the individual human being. Eight vessels for disease prevention purposes began to be integrated into the developing channel complex. They therefore represent both the blueprint and the architecture of ones genetic or inherited constitution. Qi means odd, strange or mysterious jing means meridian or channel ba means eight mai means vessels.
Pairing the extraordinary vessels and the extraordinary fu. Concerning the extraordinary vessels, there has never been such a precise consensus. The first chapter introduces the basic theoretical model of the extraordinary vessels with some modern extrapolations. In other words these vessels are about something very basic and very wondrous. In addition to the original chinese text and translation, the authors provide an overview of its themes theory. Eight extraordinary vessels do not pertain to the specific meridian to. Those who downloaded this book also downloaded the following books. The 8 extraordinary vessels as representatives of the 7. Unlike other channels, the eight extraordinary vessels do not all contain acupuncture points that are unique to themselves. The authors attempted for the first time in english, a compilation of the major historical literature on the eight extraordinary vessels. The eight extraordinary channels work in combination with the twelve bilateral meridians and their supporting secondary channels. The 8extraordinary vessels pointtopointacupuncture. Sara, a 41yearold ms patient, was treated with a combination of pharmaceuticals, herbs, supplements, chinese massotherapy and chi kung over a 20week period from january to may 2008. Acupuncture points in english ebook written by prof.
The authors have assembled theoretical explanations and treatment systems based on the use of the eight extraordinary vessels. The 8 extraordinary vessels are an important and essential component of the channel system in acupuncture. Applied channel theory in chinese medicine wang juyis lectures on channel therapeutics. Sample vessel 8 pvesample 8 pressure vessel calculations april 27, 2007 xyz vessel inc. The eight extraordinary vessel eev set consists of 8 tuning forks designed to be used in conjunction with the 12 major meridians tuning forks. These have also been called the eight ancestral meridians because they help to distribute source energies stored in the kidneys throughout the body. It is a basic number like the 8 directions of the compass. In the traditional chinese approach, the 8 extra channels are considered to be. This process of vertical integration, horizontal integration, and the return to source reflects the evolution of consciousness, and allows one to deepen the experience of the.
They are also called the intersection, meeting, command, opening, master, and the flowing and pooling points of the eight extraordinary vessels. The eight extraordinary meridians are of pivotal importance in the study of qigong, tai chi chuan and chinese alchemy. This name was applied to these meridians by the french because they were observed to be able to create therapeutic effects when all other techniques had failed. Abstract this article presents a theoretical acupuncture model that pairs the extraordinary fu with the extraordinary vessels, similar to the way in which the zangfu are paired with the primary channels. First published in the american journal of acupuncture, vol. Extraordinary vessels and emotional healing introduction in addition to the 12 primary organrelated meridians in the body, there are other energy circulation channels that have been mapped out by chinese medicine. As discussed in part 1 of the eight extraordinary qi vessels, most of the vessels branch out from the twelve primary channels and share the function of circulating qi throughout the body. A must for every practitioner of traditional chinese medicine.