What is Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel)?

Yáng Qiáo Mài · 阳跷脉 · Channels & Vessels

Originating at the heel, this vessel ascends along the lateral aspect of the leg, abdomen, and chest, influencing the movement and balance of the body, particularly related to wakefulness and eye function.

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Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility 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)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)

Frequently asked questions

What is Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Originating at the heel, this vessel ascends along the lateral aspect of the leg, abdomen, and chest, influencing the movement and balance of the body, particularly related to wakefulness and eye function.

What category does Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) belong to?

Yang Qiao Mai (Yang Motility Vessel) is part of the Channels & Vessels group of TCM concepts.

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