Nomenclature: Zhi: reaching Yang: Yang of yin-yang Zhiyang is on a level with the diaphragm. The Qi of the meridian passes on Zhiyang and ascends i.e. it reaches to ” Yang within Yang” above the diaphragm from “yin within Yang ” below the diaphragm. English name/ meaning: Reaching Yang…
Nomenclature: Ming : life Men : door The kidney is the vital source, Mingmen is between shensu , like a door for the Qi of the kidney. English name/meaning : Chinese name: 命门 Chinese pinyin : Mingmen Korean name: Myongmun Japanese name: Meimon Vietnamese name: Menhmon French: Ming-menn…
Nomenclature: Yao: lower back Yang: yang of yin-yang Guan: Gear The governor vessel is yang. Yaoyangguan pertains to it and is located in the turning zone of the lower back, like a gear for the lumbar joint. English name/ meaning: Low back Yang pass Chinese name:…
Nomenclature: Chong: long Qiang: strong The spinal column is long and strong. Changqiang is at its lower end. English name/ meaning: Long and strong Chinese name: 長强 Chinese pinyin: Changqiang Korean name: Chang gang Japanese name: Chokyo Vietnamese name: Trường cường French: Tchrang-tsiang Location: The centre point between the tip of the coccyx…