The 8 Extraordinary Vessels Made Easy

I have been asked by many of you to create a video on the 8 extraordinary vessels and how we can use them in clinical practice. Admittedly, in my TCM schooling days, we barely brushed over them. Apart from learning the REN & DU points, I had no idea how to utilize them to treat patients.

Over the past 20 years, I’ve followed the teaching of Yvonne Farrell & Jeffrey Yuan, which allowed me to better understand the 8 Extra meridians better.

What are the 8 Extraordinary vessels?

The 8 Extraordinary vessels are the REN, DU, CHONG, DAI, YIN WEI & YANG WEI, YIN QIOAO & YANG QIAO.

  • The 8 Extra Vessels run deep within our bodies, and supply the 12 main meridians with Essence. They support our genetic heritage (the root of who we are).
  • They all connect to the TCM Kidneys through Essence (Jing).
  • They each have a confluent point which connects to a main meridian.
  • The REN & the DU vessels are the only ones that have their own points. The other 6 vessels share points with the main 12 meridians.
  • Using the 8 EO Vessels in clinical practice is very helpful in tapping into our genetics and reproductive system. At the core, they access our emotional being as well (from past generations to now).

Let me know what you think and keep rocking it with acupuncture! 😍
Clara
TCM Geek

PS: If you want more, don’t miss The 13 Ghost Points in Acupuncture, and my Fertility continuing education Course! And if you enjoy my graphics and haven’t invested in my AcuPoints Made Easy Book (PDF or Hard Copy) yet, get your copy here! 🙏

The 8 Extraordinary Vessels in Acupuncture 

~~~~~ ⏰ Class Times ⏰ ~~~~~

0:00 min Intro to the 8 extraordinary vessels (Ren, Du, Chong, Dai, Yin Wei, Yang Wei, Yin Qiao, Yang Qiao)
6:30 min The REN vessel
9:20 min The DU vessel
12:10 min The CHONG vessel
15:20 min The DAI vessel
20:00 min The YIN WEI vessel
22:21 min The YANG WEI vessel
24:52 min The YIN QIAO vessel
27:22 min The YANG QIAO vessel
30:05 min The 8 confluent acupuncture points and how to use them in clinical practice.

 

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Written by : AcuPro Academy (Clara)

18 Comments

  1. Yuliya September 29, 2022 at 5:53 am - Reply

    Thank you so much for educating us and sharing your knowledge in such a passionate and easy to follow and understand way.

  2. Samantha October 1, 2022 at 10:24 am - Reply

    Loved this video, studying for boards and this helped me understand and remember a lot !! Going to keep re-watching over and over

  3. ROSITSA November 6, 2022 at 11:58 am - Reply

    Thank you! It is very helpfull 🙂

  4. Jose November 26, 2022 at 12:29 pm - Reply

    Thank you! You make my study way more fun

  5. Dr Ravindra_Jayant January 10, 2023 at 3:55 pm - Reply

    It’s very nicest exceplanation, thanks & wish you good luck

    • Mia (Clara's Rock Star Assistant) January 10, 2023 at 5:06 pm - Reply

      Glad it makes sense for you; we wish you the same!

  6. Selvakumar April 17, 2023 at 8:27 pm - Reply

    Very good mam your doing very well and point of accupuncture treatment. Keep it up. Thank u

    • Mia (Clara's Rock Star Assistant) April 18, 2023 at 4:16 pm - Reply

      That’s the plan 🙌

  7. Salma Sultana September 28, 2023 at 11:31 pm - Reply

    Thank you Ma’am for giving us wonderful knowledge n education

  8. Natasha February 18, 2024 at 10:24 pm - Reply

    Hi Clara, I just listened to this for a refresh and loved it! You simplify the 8 extras so well. Thank you.

    I hope you are doing ok in Canada. We are doing well in Australia after moving to a better state. Sending hugs. Natasha Bakker

    • Melissa (Clara's Rock Star Assistant) February 22, 2024 at 9:25 am - Reply

      So glad this was a great refresher for you, Natasha!
      Canada is a fantastic place to live 🩷 Clara & I absolutely love it 🥰
      Glad you hear you are doing well after moving. Sometimes a change is all you need 💫

  9. Dr Chandrashekhar Basappa Achaknalli October 24, 2025 at 8:31 pm - Reply

    Thank you so much Mam🙏

    • Melissa | Team AcuPro November 5, 2025 at 2:31 pm - Reply

      🩷

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