What is Luo Mai (Collaterals)?

Luò Mài · 络脉 · Channels & Vessels

These are smaller, branching vessels that extend from the primary channels, connecting Yin and Yang channels, distributing Qi and Blood more broadly, and linking the interior and exterior of the body.

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Luo Mai (Collaterals) 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)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 TaiyinPericardium Channel of Hand JueyinRen Mai (Conception Vessel)San Jiao Channel of Hand Shaoyang

Frequently asked questions

What is Luo Mai (Collaterals) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

These are smaller, branching vessels that extend from the primary channels, connecting Yin and Yang channels, distributing Qi and Blood more broadly, and linking the interior and exterior of the body.

What category does Luo Mai (Collaterals) belong to?

Luo Mai (Collaterals) is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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