What is Dai Mai (Belt Vessel)?

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This is the only horizontal vessel, encircling the waist like a belt, and it functions to bind and regulate the vertical flow of Qi in the other channels, particularly affecting the lower abdomen and legs.

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Dai Mai (Belt Vessel) belongs to the Channels & Vessels group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

Related Channels & Vessels terms

Bladder Channel of Foot TaiyangChong Mai (Penetrating Vessel)Du Mai (Governing Vessel)Eight Extraordinary VesselsGallbladder Channel of Foot ShaoyangHeart Channel of Hand ShaoyinKidney Channel of Foot ShaoyinLarge Intestine Channel of Hand YangmingLiver Channel of Foot JueyinLung Channel of Hand TaiyinLuo Mai (Collaterals)Pericardium Channel of Hand JueyinRen Mai (Conception Vessel)San Jiao Channel of Hand Shaoyang

Frequently asked questions

What is Dai Mai (Belt Vessel) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

This is the only horizontal vessel, encircling the waist like a belt, and it functions to bind and regulate the vertical flow of Qi in the other channels, particularly affecting the lower abdomen and legs.

What category does Dai Mai (Belt Vessel) belong to?

Dai Mai (Belt Vessel) is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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