Shenmai (62V)

Shenmai corresponds to the crossing point with the Yangqiaomai.
Shen = stretch.

Localisation de Shenmai

Shenmai is located just below the tip of the external malleolus.

Fonctions thérapeutiques de Shenmai

Shenmai possède 4 grandes fonctions :

• The yangqiaomai governs the balance between left and right of the body, particularly on lower movements and paralysis.
  Shenmai helps restore the balance of the body, regulate disorganized movements (epilepsy);
• The yangqiaomai ends at the canthus of the eye, opening and closing of the eyes.
  It deals with the problems ofinsomnia or hypersomnia;
• Local ankle point.
  Local ankle pathologies: twisting or tearing of the Achilles tendon (we only touch the ligaments once they have started to heal);
• Distal point.
  Headache taiyang, dementia problems.