Shenmai (BL 62)

Therapeutic functions of Shenmai

Shenmai has 4 main functions:

• The Yangqiaomai governs the balance between the left and right sides of the body, particularly for movement and paralysis of the lower body.
  Shenmai restores the body's balance and regulates disordered movements (epilepsy);
• The Yangqiaomai ends at the canthus of the eye: opening and closing of the eyes.
  It treats insomnia or hypersomnia;
• Local ankle point.
  Local ankle disorders: sprain or tear of the Achilles tendon (ligaments are only worked on once they have begun to heal);
• Distal point.
  Headaches (Taiyang), dementia problems.