Channels and Points

Luo Mai (Xue) Connecting (point or channel)

Bie Mai Divergent channels

Yuan Xue Source point

Xi Xue Accumulation point

Hui Xue Gathering point

(Bei) Shu Xue Back-Transporting points

Mu Xue Front-Collecting points

Wu Shu Xue Five Transporting points

Ren Mai Directing Vessel

Du Mai Governing Vessel

Chong Mai Penetrating Vessel

Yang Qiao Mai Yang Heel Vessel

Yin Qiao Mai Yin Heel Vessel

Yang Wei Mai Yang Linking Vessel

Yin Wei Mai Yin Linking Vessel

Dai Mai Girdle Vessel

Tai Yang Greater Yang

Yang Ming Bright Yang

Shao Yang Lesser Yang

Tai Yin Greater Yin

Shao Yin Lesser Yin

Jue Yin Terminal Yin

Cou Li Space between skin and muscles

Pulse

Cun Front (pulse position)

Guan Middle (pulse position)

Chi Rear (pulse position)

Ancient Classics

1979 The Yellow Emperor's Classic of Internal Medicine-Simple Questions (Huang Ti Nei Jing Su Wen),
People's Health Publishing House, Beijing. First published c. 100 BC.