What is Eight Confluent Points?

Bā Mài Jiāo Huì Xué · 八脉交会穴 · Point Categories

A group of eight points, each connecting to one of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians; they are used to influence and regulate the qi flow in these extraordinary channels and treat a wide range of conditions.

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Eight Confluent Points belongs to the Point Categories group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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What is Eight Confluent Points in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

A group of eight points, each connecting to one of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians; they are used to influence and regulate the qi flow in these extraordinary channels and treat a wide range of conditions.

What category does Eight Confluent Points belong to?

Eight Confluent Points is part of the Point Categories group of TCM concepts.

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