Extraordinary Vessel Treatment (Kikei Chiryo)
Robert Hayden, L.Ac.

Ren Mai/Yinqiao Mai

Symptomology: Problems of respiratory system, skin, lower abdomen, GYN problems in general, urinary tract, yin stagnation, yin vacuity, eyes (won’t open)

Diagnostic points: LU7, Ren Mai in general (Ren); K2, K6, K8 (Yinqiao)

Treatment: LU7 (+), K6 (-); shiatsu along Ren Mai and Kidney channel on leg


Du Mai/Yangqiao Mai

Symptomology: Problems of CNS, febrile diseases, headache, neck or back stiffness and pain, musculoskeletal or pain problems in general, post-stroke, yang vacuity, eyes (won’t close)

Diagnostic points: SI3, Du Mai in general (Du); BL61, BL62, BL59, GB29, SI10, LI15 (Yangqiao)

Treatment: SI3 (+), BL62 (-); shiatsu along Du Mai, BL channel on leg, LI/SI channels on shoulder


Chong Mai/Yinwei Mai

Symptomology: Problems of cardiovascular system, abdominal pain, dysmenorrhea, blood stasis, mental/emotional disturbance, gastrointestinal system, plumpit qi

Diagnostic points: Spleen channel on legs, Kidney channel on abdomen (Chong); K9, SP13, SP15, SP16, LR14, Ren 22 (Yinwei)

Treatment: SP4 (+), PC6 (-); shiatsu along K and SP channels on legs, abdomen and chest


Dai Mai/Yangwei Mai

Symptomology: Problems of neuropathy, lateral headache, dizziness, pain around waist, ears, musculoskeletal pain, joint inflammation, one-sided symptoms, abnormal vaginal discharge

Diagnostic points: GB41, GB26, GB27, GB28 (Dai); BL63, GB35, GB21, TB15, GB channel on head (Yangwei)

Treatment: GB41 (+), TB5 (-); shiatsu along Dai Mai, GB channel on legs, shoulders and head


Polarity designations:
(+) Gold pellet, South biomagnet (repels compass needle)
(-) Silver pellet, North biomagnet (attracts compass needle)