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extra channel
Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
Acupuncture

definition

character: Rules the Exterior. This channel is involved mostly with superficial and acute pathologies. Its relationship with points such as TW-5 and GB-20, is used to rationalize the selection of these points in the treatment of Exterior ailments. "Wei" means to "lash down" or "bind". The phrase "batten down the hatches" comes to mind. It is the ability to maintain strength in the face of sudden adversity that defines this channel.

Master point: TW-5

Couple point: GB-41

Xi Cleft Accumulation point: GB-35

paired channel: Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)

functions:unites, reinforces and balances regulate Yang channel activity. Impacts mainly Wei and Qi.

general symptoms: fever and chills; shivering; dyspnea; arthritis; pain due to rheumatism; lumbar pain; doubling over; skin problems

Shi (Excess) symptoms: Shi (Excess) of the Yang channels; fever; headache with heat; symptoms worse during thunderstorms and weather changes; mumps

Xu (Deficiency) symptoms: lack of body heat; loss of strength, especially during rainy or cold weather

pathway: from UB-63, up the leg along the Gall Bladder channel, up the posteriolateral trunk, past the axilla posterior to the shoulder, up the neck, behind the ear, circling the ear anteriorly, reaching the forehead, doubling back over the head to end at GV-15.

key points:

UB-63

GB-35

SI-10

TW-15

GB-21

St-8

GB-13, GB-14, GB-15, GB-16, GB-17, GB-18, GB-19, GB-20

GV-16

GV-15

footnotes