1=标题= 十四经发挥卷下 奇经八脉篇脉有奇常，十二经者，常脉也。奇经八脉，则不拘於常，故谓之奇经。盖以人之气血，常行於十二经脉，其诸经满溢，则流入奇经焉。奇经有八脉：督脉督於後，任脉於前，冲脉为诸脉之海，阳维则维络诸阳，阴维则维络诸阴，阴阳自相维持，则诸经常调；维脉之外有带脉者，束之犹带也；至於两足 脉，有阴有阳，阳 行诸太阳之别，阴 本诸少阴之别；譬犹圣人，图设沟渠，以备水潦，斯无滥溢之患，人有奇经，亦若是也。今总集奇经八脉所发者，气穴处所。共成一篇，附之发挥之後，以备通考云。
2=标题= 督脉督脉者：起於小腹以下骨中央，女子以系廷孔之端。其络循阴器，合篡间，绕篡後，别绕臀，至少阴，与巨阳中络者合少阴，上腹内後廉，贯脊属肾，与太阳起目内眦，上额交巅上，入络脑，还出别下项，循肩 内，挟脊抵腰中，入循膂络肾，其男子循茎下至篡，与女子等。其少腹直上者，贯脐中央，上贯心，入喉，上颐环唇，上系两目之中。此生病，从少腹上冲心而痛，不得前後为冲疝，其女子不孕，癃痔，遗溺，嗌乾，治在督脉。ｏ督脉之别，名曰长强，侠膂，上项而散，上头，下当肩胛左右，别走太阳，入贯膂。实则脊强，虚则头重，取之所别；故难经曰：督脉者，起於下极之腧。并於脊 ，上至风府，入属於脑，上巅，循额至鼻柱，属阳脉之海也。此为病，令人脊强反折。ｏ督脉，从头循脊骨入侱，长四尺五寸，凡二十七穴。
按内经督脉所发者二十八穴，据法，十椎下一穴名中枢，阴尾骨两傍二穴名长强，共有二十九穴，今多龈交一穴，少中枢一穴，会阳二穴，则系督脉别络，与少阳会，故止载二十七穴。穴已见前
2=标题= 任脉任脉者，与冲脉皆起於胞中，循脊 ，为经络之海，其浮而外者，循腹上行，会於咽喉，别而络唇口。血气盛，则肌肉热。血独盛，则渗灌皮肤生毫毛。妇人有馀於气，不足於血，以其月事数下，任冲并伤故也。任冲之交脉，不营其口唇，故髭须不生，是以任脉为病，男子内结七疝，女子带下瘕聚；故难经曰，任脉起於中极之下，以上毛际。循腹 ，上关元，至咽喉，上颐，循面入目，属阴脉之海。ｏ凡此任脉之行，从胞中上注目，长四尺五寸，总二十四穴。穴见前按内经云，任脉所发者二十八穴，经阙一穴，实有二十七穴，内龈交一穴，属督脉，承注二穴属足阳明 脉，故止载二十四穴。穴己见前
2=标题= 阳 脉阳 脉者：起於跟中，循外踝上行，入风池。其为病也：令人阴缓而阳急。两足 脉，本太阳之别，合於太阳，其气上行，气并相还，则为濡目，气不营则目不合；男子数其阳，女子数其阴，当数者为经，不当数者为络也。 脉长八尺。所发之穴：生於申脉（外踝下关足太阴经），以辅阳为俕（外踝上），本於仆叁（跟骨下），与足少阴会於居侫（章门下），又与手阳明会於肩侳及巨骨（并在肩端），又与手足太阳阳维会于 俞（在肩侫後胛骨上廉），与手足阳明会于地仓（口吻两旁），又与手足阳明会于巨侫（鼻两旁），又与任脉足阳明会于承泣（目下七分），以上为阳 脉之所发，凡二十穴，阳 脉病者宜刺之。
2=标题= 阴 脉阴 脉者：亦起於跟中，循内踝上行，至咽喉，交贯冲脉。此为病者：令人阳缓而阴急。故曰 脉者，少阴之别，别於然谷之後，上内踝之上，直上循阴股入阴，上循胸 ，入缺盆，上出人迎之前，入鼻，属目内眦，合於太阳。女子以之为经，男子以为络。两足 脉，长八尺，而阴 之俕在交信内踝上二寸，阴 脉病者取此。
2=标题= 冲脉冲脉者：与任脉皆起於胞中，上循脊 ，为经络之海，其浮於外者，循腹上行，会於咽喉，别而络唇口。故曰，冲脉者，起於气冲，并足少阴之经，挟脐上行，至胸中而散。此为病：令人逆气 急。难经则曰，并足阳明之经，以穴考之，足阳明挟脐左右各二寸而上行，足少阴挟脐左右各五分而上行，针经所载，冲脉与督脉，同起於会阴，其在腹也，行乎幽门，通谷，阴都，石关，商曲，肓俞，中注，四满，气穴，大赫，横骨，凡二十二穴，皆足少阴之分也。然则冲脉，并足少阴之经明矣。
2=标题= 阳维脉阳维，维於阳，其脉起於诸阳之会，与阴维皆维络于身。若阳不能维于阳，则溶溶不能自收持。其脉气所发：别于金门（在足外踝下太阳之俕），以阳交为俕（在外踝上七寸），与手足太阳及 脉会于 俞（肩後胛上廉），与手足少阳会于天侸（在缺盆上），又会于肩井（肩上），其在头也，与足少阳会于阳白（在肩上），上于本神及临泣，上至正营，循于脑空，下至风池，其与督脉会，则在风府及係门。难经云，阳维为病，苦寒热。ｏ此阳维脉气所发，凡二十四穴。
2=标题= 阴维脉阴维，维於阴，其脉起於诸阴之交，阴若不能维于阴，则怅然失志。其脉气所发者，阴维之，名曰筑宾见足少阴，与足太阴会於腹哀，大横，又与足太阴厥阴会于府舍，期门，与任脉会于天突，廉泉，难经云，阴维为病，苦心痛。ｏ此阴维脉气所发，凡十二穴。
2=标题= 带脉带脉者，起於季侸，回身一周。其为病也：腰腹纵容，如囊水之状。其脉气所发，在季侸下一寸八分，正名带脉，以其回身一周如带也，又与足少阳会于维道，此带脉所发，凡四穴。
以上杂取素问，难经，甲乙经，圣济总录中，叁合为篇。
十四经发挥卷下 奇经八脉篇
脉有常脉与奇脉之分。十二正经属于常脉。奇经八脉则不受常规约束，因此被称为“奇经”。大概因为人体的气血通常运行于十二经脉之中，当各条经脉气血满溢时，就会流入奇经。奇经共有八条：督脉位于后方，任脉位于前方，冲脉是诸脉之海，阳维脉维系联络所有阳经，阴维脉维系联络所有阴经，阴阳相互维持平衡，则各条经脉经常保持调和；在维脉之外还有带脉，束缚身体如同腰带一样；至于两足的跷脉（Qiào Mài, 调节肢体运动及眼睑开合的经脉），有阴跷和阳跷之分，阳跷脉行于太阳经的别络，阴跷脉本源于少阴经的别络；这就像圣人规划设置沟渠，以防范水涝灾害，从而避免泛滥成灾一样，人体有奇经，也是同样的道理。现在总括收集奇经八脉所发出的穴位位置，共成一篇文章，附在《十四经发挥》之后，以备全面考察。
督脉
督脉：起始于小腹以下骨中央，女子由此系连廷孔（尿道口）的末端。其络脉循行经过阴器，会合于篡间（肛门周围），环绕肛门后方，另支绕行臀部，到达足少阴肾经，与足太阳膀胱经的中络相合；再入腹内后侧，贯穿脊柱，归属于肾；与足太阳膀胱经一起起于目内眦，上行至额部，交会于头顶，进入脑络，复出分别下行至项部，沿肩胛内侧，夹脊下行抵于腰中，深入循行于骶骨旁肌肉，联络肾脏。男子则沿阴茎下行至肛门，与女子的路径相同。其直行向上的一支，穿过脐中央，上行贯通心脏，进入喉咙，上达颐部，环绕嘴唇，上行系连两眼中间的睛明穴。此脉发生病变，会出现气从少腹上冲心胸而疼痛，大小便不通的症状，称为“冲疝”；女子则表现为不孕、淋证、痔疮、遗尿、咽喉干燥等症，治疗应取督脉穴位。○督脉的别络，名为长强，夹脊背而上至项部散开，上行头部，下行至肩胛左右，别走足太阳膀胱经，深入贯通脊背肌肉。实证表现为脊背强直，虚证表现为头重，治疗应取该别络穴位；所以《难经》说：督脉，起于下极之腧（长强穴）。并行于脊柱内部，上至风府穴，进入归属于脑，上行至巅顶，循额至鼻柱，属于阳脉之海。此脉发病，使人脊背强直反折。○督脉，从头循脊骨向下，长四尺五寸，共有二十七个穴位。
按《内经》记载督脉所发穴位为二十八穴，根据法则，第十椎下一穴名为中枢，尾骨两旁二穴名为长强，共有二十九穴。现今多出一龈交穴，少一中枢穴，以及会阳二穴，这些属于督脉的别络，与足少阳胆经相会，所以只记载二十七个穴位。穴位已见前文。
任脉
任脉：与冲脉都起始于胞中，循行于脊柱内，为经络之海。其浮行于体表的分支，沿腹部上行，会合于咽喉，分支联络唇口。血气旺盛，则肌肉发热。若血单独旺盛，则渗灌皮肤生长毫毛。妇女由于月经频繁来潮，气有余而血不足，导致任脉和冲脉同时受损。任脉和冲脉交汇的脉络，不能滋养口唇，所以胡须不生。因此任脉发病，男子出现内脏结聚的七种疝气，女子出现带下病和瘕聚（腹部肿块）；所以《难经》说，任脉起于中极穴之下，向上至毛际。沿腹部正中线上行至关元穴，至咽喉，上达颐部，循面进入目眶，属于阴脉之海。○凡此任脉的行径，从胞中上行至目，长四尺五寸，总共二十四个穴位。穴位见前文。
按《内经》记载，任脉所发穴位为二十八穴，经文中缺漏一穴，实有二十七穴。其中龈交一穴属于督脉，承泣二穴属于足阳明胃经，所以只记载二十四个穴位。穴位已见前文。
阳跷脉
阳跷脉：起始于足跟中部，循外踝上行，进入风池穴。其发病症状：使人阴侧松弛而阳侧拘急。两足跷脉，本源于足太阳膀胱经的别络，汇合于太阳经，其气上行，气机并合循环，则能濡养眼睛，若气不能滋养则眼睛闭合不全；男子数其阳跷脉，女子数其阴跷脉，应当计数的是经脉，不应当计数的是络脉。阳跷脉长八尺。所发出的穴位：生于申脉穴（外踝下，关联足太阴脾经），以阳交穴为郄穴（外踝上七寸），本于仆参穴（跟骨下），与足少阴肾经会合于居髎穴（章门下），又与手阳明大肠经会合于肩髃及巨骨穴（均在肩端），又与手足太阳经及阳维脉会合于天宗穴（在肩髃后，肩胛骨上缘），与手足阳明经会合于地仓穴（口角两旁），又与手足阳明经会合于巨髎穴（鼻翼两旁），又与任脉、足阳明胃经会合于承泣穴（眼下七分），以上为阳跷脉所发出的穴位，共二十个穴位，阳跷脉有病者适宜针刺这些穴位。
阴跷脉
阴跷脉：也起始于足跟中部，循内踝上行，至咽喉，交贯冲脉。此脉发病：使人阳侧松弛而阴侧拘急。所以说，跷脉是足少阴肾经的别络，别出于然谷穴之后，上行至内踝之上，直上循行于大腿内侧进入阴部，上行循行于胸胁，进入缺盆，上行出人迎穴之前，进入鼻部，归属于目内眦，与足太阳膀胱经相合。女子以此脉为经，男子以此脉为络。两足阴跷脉，长八尺，而阴跷脉的郄穴在交信穴（内踝上二寸），阴跷脉有病者取此穴治疗。
冲脉
冲脉：与任脉都起始于胞中，上行循行于脊柱内，为经络之海。其浮行于体表的分支，沿腹部上行，会合于咽喉，分支联络唇口。所以说，冲脉起于气冲穴，伴行足少阴肾经，挟脐上行，至胸中而散。此脉发病：使人气逆喘息急促。《难经》则说，伴行足阳明胃经。以穴位考证，足阳明胃经挟脐左右各二寸上行，足少阴肾经挟脐左右各五分上行。《针经》记载，冲脉与督脉同起于会阴穴，在腹部，行于幽门、通谷、阴都、石关、商曲、肓俞、中注、四满、气穴、大赫、横骨，共二十二穴，都属于足少阴肾经的分野。既然这样，那么冲脉伴行足少阴肾经是明确的了。
阳维脉
阳维脉，维系于阳经，其脉起于诸阳经的交会处，与阴维脉共同维系联络全身。如果阳气不能维系于阳经，则身体溶溶无力，不能自我收持。其脉气所发出的穴位：别出于金门穴（在足外踝下，太阳经的郄穴），以阳交穴为郄穴（在外踝上七寸），与手足太阳经及阳跷脉会合于天宗穴（肩后，肩胛上缘），与手足少阳经会合于天髎穴（在缺盆上），又会合于肩井穴（肩上）。在头部，与足少阳胆经会合于阳白穴（在肩上，此处原文可能有误，阳白在额部，但依原文翻译），上行至本神穴及足临泣穴，上行至正营穴，循行于脑空穴，下行至风池穴。其与督脉会合，则在风府穴及系门穴。《难经》说，阳维脉发病，苦于寒热往来。○此阳维脉气所发出的穴位，共二十四个。
阴维脉
阴维脉，维系于阴经，其脉起于诸阴经的交会处。阴气如果不能维系于阴经，则怅然若失，意志消沉。其脉气所发出的穴位，阴维脉的郄穴，名为筑宾，见于足少阴肾经，与足太阴脾经会合于腹哀穴、大横穴，又与足太阴、足厥阴肝经会合于府舍穴、期门穴，与任脉会合于天突穴、廉泉穴。《难经》说，阴维脉发病，苦于心痛。○此阴维脉气所发出的穴位，共十二个。
带脉
带脉：起始于季胁部，回身一周。其发病症状：腰腹部松弛纵容，像囊中盛水的样子。其脉气所发出的穴位，在季胁下一寸八分，正名带脉，因为它回身一周如同腰带一样，又与足少阳胆经会合于维道穴。此带脉所发出的穴位，共四个。
以上杂取《素问》、《难经》、《甲乙经》、《圣济总录》中的内容，综合为一篇。
Volume II of Shi Jing Fa Hui (Elucidation of the Fourteen Meridians): Chapter on the Eight Extraordinary Vessels
There are regular and extraordinary pulses. The Twelve Regular Meridians belong to the regular pulses. The Eight Extraordinary Vessels are not bound by regular constraints, hence they are called "Extraordinary Vessels." Generally, human Qi and Blood normally circulate within the Twelve Regular Meridians; when the Qi and Blood in these meridians become full and overflow, they flow into the Extraordinary Vessels. There are eight Extraordinary Vessels: The Du Mai (Governing Vessel) is located posteriorly, the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) is located anteriorly, the Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel) is the Sea of all Vessels, the Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) links and maintains all Yang meridians, and the Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel) links and maintains all Yin meridians. When Yin and Yang maintain each other, the regular meridians remain harmonious. Outside the Linking Vessels lies the Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel), which binds the body like a belt. Regarding the Qiao Mai (Shock Vessels) of the two feet, there are Yin Qiao and Yang Qiao; the Yang Qiao Mai travels along the branch collaterals of the Taiyang (Greater Yang) meridian, while the Yin Qiao Mai originates from the branch collaterals of the Shaoyin (Lesser Yin) meridian. This is akin to sages planning and digging ditches to prevent waterlogging, thereby avoiding floods; similarly, humans have Extraordinary Vessels for this same purpose. Now, summarizing the acupoints where the Qi of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels emerges, we form one chapter, appended after the Elucidations, for comprehensive examination.
Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
The Du Mai originates below the lower abdomen at the central bone. In women, it connects to the end of the Ting Kong (opening of the urethra). Its collateral circulation passes through the genitalia, converges at the Cuan Jian (perianal region), circles around the anus posteriorly, branches to circle the buttocks, reaches the Shaoyin (Kidney) meridian, and combines with the middle collateral of the Juyang (Bladder) meridian. It enters the abdominal interior along the posterior margin, penetrates the spine, and attaches to the Kidneys. Together with the Taiyang meridian, it starts at the inner canthus of the eye, ascends to the forehead, intersects at the vertex, enters to network the brain, re-emerges, descends separately to the nape, follows the medial aspect of the shoulder blades, flanks the spine to reach the loins, enters deeply to follow the paraspinal muscles, and networks the Kidneys. In men, it follows the penis downward to the perineum, identical to the path in women. The straight ascending branch pierces the center of the umbilicus, ascends through the Heart, enters the throat, ascends to the chin, circles the lips, and ascends to connect the midpoint between the eyes. Pathologies of this vessel include Qi rushing upward from the lower abdomen to the heart causing pain, inability to pass urine or stool, known as "Chong Hernia"; in women, it manifests as infertility, strangury, hemorrhoids, urinary incontinence, and dryness of the pharynx. Treatment should focus on the Du Mai. ○ The collateral of the Du Mai is named Chang Qiang. It flanks the back muscles, ascends to the neck and disperses, goes up to the head, and descends below the left and right scapulae, departing to join the Taiyang meridian and penetrating the back muscles. Excess conditions manifest as spinal rigidity, deficiency conditions as heavy head; treatment involves selecting the point of departure of the collateral. Thus, the Nan Jing states: The Du Mai originates at the Shu point of the lower extreme [Chang Qiang]. It runs parallel to the spine, ascends to Feng Fu, enters and attaches to the brain, goes up to the vertex, follows the forehead to the nasal bridge, and belongs to the Sea of Yang Vessels. Disease of this vessel causes spinal rigidity and opisthotonos. ○ The Du Mai runs from the head down the spinal column, measuring four chi five cun, with twenty-seven acupoints in total.
According to the Nei Jing, the Du Mai has twenty-eight emerging points. By calculation, one point below the tenth thoracic vertebra is named Zhong Shu, and two points beside the coccyx are named Chang Qiang, totaling twenty-nine points. Currently, there is one extra point, Yin Jiao, and one missing point, Zhong Shu, plus the two Hui Yang points, which belong to the collateral of the Du Mai and intersect with the Shaoyang meridian; therefore, only twenty-seven points are recorded. Acupoints are listed previously.
Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
The Ren Mai, together with the Chong Mai, originates in the Bao Zhong (uterus/pelvic cavity), travels within the spine, and serves as the Sea of the Meridians. Its superficial branch ascends along the abdomen, converges at the throat, and branches to network the lips and mouth. Abundant Qi and Blood cause heat in the muscles. If Blood alone is abundant, it seeps into the skin, generating fine hair. Women have excess Qi but deficient Blood due to frequent menstruation, injuring both the Ren and Chong vessels. The intersecting vessels of Ren and Chong do not nourish the lips and mouth, hence facial hair does not grow. Therefore, pathology of the Ren Mai presents as seven types of internal hernias in men, and leukorrhea and mass accumulation in women. Thus, the Nan Jing states: The Ren Mai originates below the Zhong Ji point, ascends to the pubic hairline, follows the abdominal midline, passes Guan Yuan, reaches the throat, ascends to the chin, follows the face into the eyes, and belongs to the Sea of Yin Vessels. ○ The course of the Ren Mai described above, from the Bao Zhong ascending to the eyes, measures four chi five cun, with a total of twenty-four acupoints. Acupoints are listed previously.
According to the Nei Jing, the Ren Mai has twenty-eight emerging points. One point is missing in the text, leaving twenty-seven actual points. Among them, Yin Jiao belongs to the Du Mai, and Cheng Qi (two points) belong to the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian; thus, only twenty-four points are recorded. Acupoints are listed previously.
Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Shock Vessel)
The Yang Qiao Mai originates in the middle of the heel, ascends along the lateral malleolus, and enters Feng Chi. Its pathology causes relaxation of the Yin side and tension of the Yang side. The Qiao Mai vessels of both feet originate from the branch collaterals of the Taiyang Bladder Meridian and merge with the Taiyang. Their Qi ascends; when Qi merges and returns, it nourishes the eyes. If Qi fails to nourish, the eyes cannot close. Men count their Yang Qiao, women count their Yin Qiao; the ones counted are the Jing (Regular) vessels, and those not counted are the Luo (Collateral) vessels. The Yang Qiao Mai is eight chi long. Emerging acupoints: Shen Mai (below the lateral malleolus, associated with the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian), Yang Jiao as Xi-Cleft point (seven cun above the lateral malleolus), Pu Can (below the calcaneus), merging with Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian at Ju Liao (below Zhang Men), merging with Hand-Yangming Large Intestine Meridian at Jian Yu and Ju Gu (both at the shoulder tip), merging with Hand-Foot Taiyang and Yang Wei Mai at Tian Zong (upper border of scapula posterior to Jian Yu), merging with Hand-Foot Yangming at Di Cang (sides of the mouth corner), merging with Hand-Foot Yangming at Ju Liao (sides of the nose), and merging with Ren Mai and Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian at Cheng Qi (seven fen below the eye). These are the emerging points of the Yang Qiao Mai, totaling twenty acupoints. Points should be needled for Yang Qiao Mai pathologies.
Yin Qiao Mai (Yin Shock Vessel)
The Yin Qiao Mai also originates in the middle of the heel, ascends along the medial malleolus, reaches the throat, and intersects with the Chong Mai. Its pathology causes relaxation of the Yang side and tension of the Yin side. Thus, the Qiao Mai is described as a branch collateral of the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, branching off behind Ran Gu, ascending above the medial malleolus, going straight up along the medial thigh into the genitalia, ascending along the chest and hypochondrium, entering the Supraclavacular Fossa, ascending before Ying Man, entering the nose, attaching to the inner canthus, and combining with the Taiyang Bladder Meridian. For women, this vessel acts as a Jing vessel; for men, as a Luo vessel. The Yin Qiao Mai vessels of both feet are eight chi long. The Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Qiao Mai is Jiao Xin (two cun above the medial malleolus); for Yin Qiao Mai pathology, select this point.
Chong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)
The Chong Mai, together with the Ren Mai, originates in the Bao Zhong, ascends within the spine, and serves as the Sea of the Meridians. Its superficial branch ascends along the abdomen, converges at the throat, and branches to network the lips and mouth. Thus, it is said that the Chong Mai originates at Qi Chong, runs alongside the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian, flanks the umbilicus upward, and disperses in the chest. Its pathology causes rebellious Qi and rapid breathing. The Nan Jing states it runs alongside the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian. Examining the acupoints, the Foot-Yangming Stomach Meridian runs two cun lateral to the umbilicus on both sides, while the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian runs five fen lateral to the umbilicus on both sides. The Zhen Jing records that the Chong Mai and Du Mai both originate at Hui Yin. In the abdomen, it travels through You Men, Tong Gu, Yin Du, Shi Guan, Shang Qu, Huang Shu, Zhong Zhu, Si Man, Qi Xue, Da He, and Heng Gu, totaling twenty-two acupoints, all belonging to the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian domain. Therefore, it is clear that the Chong Mai runs alongside the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian.
Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)
The Yang Wei Mai links the Yang meridians. It originates at the intersections of all Yang meridians and, together with the Yin Wei Mai, links and maintains the whole body. If Yang cannot link the Yang, the body becomes flaccid and unable to support itself. Emerging acupoints: Departing from Jin Men (below the lateral malleolus, Xi-Cleft point of Taiyang), with Yang Jiao as the Xi-Cleft point (seven cun above the lateral malleolus), meeting the Hand-Foot Taiyang and Yang Qiao Mai at Tian Zong (upper border of scapula posterior), meeting the Hand-Foot Shaoyang at Tian Liao (above the supraclavicular fossa), and meeting at Jian Jing (on the shoulder). In the head, it meets the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian at Yang Bai (above the shoulder, note: text error likely, Yang Bai is on forehead), ascending to Ben Shen and Lin Qi, reaching Zheng Ying, following Nao Kong, descending to Feng Chi. It meets the Du Mai at Feng Fu and Xi Men. The Nan Jing states: Yang Wei Mai pathology suffers from alternating chills and fever. ○ The emerging points of the Yang Wei Mai Qi total twenty-four.
Yin Wei Mai (Yin Linking Vessel)
The Yin Wei Mai links the Yin meridians. It originates at the intersections of all Yin meridians. If Yin cannot link the Yin, one feels despondent and loses will. Emerging acupoints: The Xi-Cleft point of the Yin Wei Mai is named Zhu Bin, seen in the Foot-Shaoyin Kidney Meridian. It meets the Foot-Taiyin Spleen Meridian at Fu Ai and Da Heng. It meets the Foot-Taiyin and Foot-Jueyin Liver Meridians at Fu She and Qi Men. It meets the Ren Mai at Tian Tu and Lian Quan. The Nan Jing states: Yin Wei Mai pathology suffers from heart pain. ○ The emerging points of the Yin Wei Mai Qi total twelve.
Dai Mai (Girdle Vessel)
The Dai Mai originates at the Flank (Ji Shu), circling the body once. Its pathology causes laxity of the waist and abdomen, resembling a bag holding water. Its emerging acupoint is located one cun eight fen below the flank, named Dai Mai, because it circles the body like a belt. It meets the Foot-Shaoyang Gallbladder Meridian at Wei Dao. The emerging points of the Dai Mai total four.
The above content synthesizes excerpts from Su Wen, Nan Jing, Jia Yi Jing, and Sheng Ji Zong Lu into one chapter.