Explanation
The meridians are a concept of Ancient Chinese Medicine, and can be thought of as the energy network of the body.
- The 8 Extraordinary Meridians are located symmetrically on both sides of the body (left and right), with the exception of the governing and conception meridians.
- Together with the 12 Main Meridians, the 8 Extraordinary Meridians form a complex web of connections and Qi or life force energy circulation in the body, helping to create strength and balance, both energetically and physically.
- These 8 meridians form first in utero, and represent the deepest energetic structure of the body.
- Each of the 8 Extraordinary Meridians fulfills various functions in the body, including:
- Acting as deep reservoirs of Qi and blood for the 12 Main Meridians, replenishing them and absorbing their excess energy as needed.
- Circulating Jing Qi (prenatal “essence” energy received at conception and stored within the Kidneys).
- Protecting from negative energy by circulating Guardian Qi or “Wei Qi” over the trunk of the body.
- Regulating life cycle changes.
- A meridian may become imbalanced, usually when the energy flow is weakened or blocked by an associated imbalance.
The Conception Meridian flows from the perineum, runs up along the center of the abdomen and chest, through the cheek and enters into the eye sockets.
- Responsible for:
- Storage of Yin energy
- Balance of the Yin Meridians
- Yin-Yang Counterpart:
- Governing Meridian (Du Mai)
- Paired with:
- Yin Heel Meridian (Yin Qiao Mai)
- Other Associations:
- Yin meridians
- Symptoms of Imbalance:
- Reproductive system trouble (male and female)
- Fetal health problems
- Impotence
- Issues with the face, lips and eyes
- Digestive trouble
- Spleen trouble
Decoding
You have already identified the imbalanced meridian. Continue to Association.
Association
Ask: Is there an associated imbalance that needs to be decoded?
- If no (unlikely), move to Intention.
- If yes, return to the home page, decode and address any associated imbalance(s), then return here and repeat the above question.
Intention
Swipe three times with a magnet or your hand on any length of the governing meridian, while holding the intention to balance the energy flow of the meridian.