What is Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel)?

Yáng Wéi Mài · 阳维脉 · Channels & Vessels

Originating on the lateral aspect of the leg, this vessel ascends through the abdomen and chest, connecting and integrating all the Yang channels, particularly influencing the exterior of the body and resistance to pathogens.

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Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking 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)

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What is Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) in Traditional Chinese Medicine?

Originating on the lateral aspect of the leg, this vessel ascends through the abdomen and chest, connecting and integrating all the Yang channels, particularly influencing the exterior of the body and resistance to pathogens.

What category does Yang Wei Mai (Yang Linking Vessel) belong to?

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

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