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Acu-moxa chart: yangwei mai (Yang Tie Vessel), Chinese
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Acu-moxa chart: yangwei mai (Yang Tie Vessel), Chinese
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The names of the acupoints ofyangwei mai(Yang Tie Vessel) are inscribed on a human figure.Yangwei maiis one of the Eight Extraordinary Channels (qi jing ba mai). Originating at the jinmen (Golden Portal) point on the foottaiyangchannel, it runs upwards along the outside of the lower limbs, through the hip joint, around the back of the rib cage and behind the armpit to the shoulder. It ascends as far as the forehead, then travels to the back of the neck, where it comes into confluence withdumai(Governor Vessel). Acupoints on this channel includejinmen(Golden Portal),yangjiao(Yang Intersection),naoshu(Upper Arm Conveyor),tianliao(Celestial Crevice),jianjing(Shoulder Well),fengchi(Wind Pool),yamen(Portal of Muteness),fengfu(Palace of Wind),yangbai(Yang White),benshen(Rooting the Spirit) andlinqi(Close to Tears).

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Keywords: Medicine, Chinese Traditional; Meridians; Acupuncture chart; Acupuncture Therapy; Acu-moxa; Channels; Acupuncture Points; Acupuncture
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  • Library reference: External Reference Yin 51/1900, Ma 203, External Reference Wang Shumin 203 and External Reference Vivienne Lo
  • Photo number: L0037943
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