When to use: when you feel chilly, low on energy, or stiff in the back from sitting.
| Element | Fire |
|---|---|
| Organ | Governing Vessel |
| Paired with | Conception Vessel |
| Number of points | 28 |
| Starts at | Chang Qiang (GV1) |
| Ends at | Yin Jiao (GV28) |
| Pathway type | Eight Extraordinary Vessels · back midline |
The pathway
Begins at Chang Qiang (GV1) just below the tailbone, rises up the center of the spine through Ming Men (GV4) and Da Zhui (GV14), crosses Bai Hui (GV20) at the crown of the head, descends over the forehead and tip of the nose, and ends at Yin Jiao (GV28) inside the upper lip. It is known as the "Sea of Yang Meridians."
Key points
- Connecting (luo) point: Chang Qiang (GV1)
A simple tapping routine
Make fists and rub up and down the center of the low back with the backs of your fists until warm, then use your palms to comb from Bai Hui (GV20) at the crown back to the nape of the neck.
Everyday tips
- Women: When you feel chilly, use a warming patch over Ming Men (GV4) on the low back.
- Men: For a stiff back from sitting, rub the center of the low back with the backs of your fists.
- Elders: Comb your hair 100 strokes, from Bai Hui (GV20) at the crown to the nape of the neck.
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