What is Du Mai (Governing Vessel)?

Dū Mài · 督脉 · Channels & Vessels

Originating in the pelvis, this vessel ascends along the midline of the posterior aspect of the body, governing all Yang channels and influencing the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.

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Du Mai (Governing 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)Dai Mai (Belt 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 Du Mai (Governing Vessel) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Originating in the pelvis, this vessel ascends along the midline of the posterior aspect of the body, governing all Yang channels and influencing the brain, spinal cord, and nervous system.

What category does Du Mai (Governing Vessel) belong to?

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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