What is Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yangming?

Shǒu Yáng Míng Dà Cháng Jīng · 手阳明大肠经 · Channels & Vessels

Starting at the index finger, this channel travels along the lateral aspect of the arm, over the shoulder, up the neck, and across the face to end beside the nose, connecting with the large intestine internally.

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Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yangming belongs to the Channels & Vessels group of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology. Browse the full TCM glossary or the related terms below.

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

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What is Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yangming in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Starting at the index finger, this channel travels along the lateral aspect of the arm, over the shoulder, up the neck, and across the face to end beside the nose, connecting with the large intestine internally.

What category does Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yangming belong to?

Large Intestine Channel of Hand Yangming is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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