Shenmai corresponds to the crossing point avec le Yangqiaomai.
Shen = étirer.
Localisation de Shenmai
Shenmai is located just below the tip of the external malleolus.

Meridians and acupuncture points
Illustrated book: 183 points
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.