Acupoint Medicine - Dai Mai

Nomenclature:

English name/meaning: Girdle Vessel
Chinese name: Dai Mai
Chinese pinyin: 带脉

Location:

The acupoint is directly below the free end of the 11th rib at the level of the belly button.

Traditional Chinese Medicine Benefits:

• Regulates the Dai (Girdle) Channel

• Drains Dampness

• Guides and supports Qi of uterus

• Interrelates with Qi flow of Liver

• Harmonizes ascending and descending of Spleen and Kidneys

• Nourishes Kidney essence

Scientific Benefits:

• Regulates menstruation

• Alleviates abdominal pain

• Treats hernia

• Relieves low back pain

• Speeds up weight loss

• Regulates hormone balance

Spirituality Fact:

Dai Mai acupoint is located on the Dai Mai Channel or Vessel which is also known as the Belt Meridian. When the acupoint or channel is imbalanced, archetypal shadow issues that manifest as Shaoyang imbalances can lead to an inability to make decisions for challenges. Read another article on Acupuncture for Motivation here.

Imbalances or blockages in the point can also cause a person to have a tendency to store unwanted ‘stuck’ life issues under the belt as dampness heat and phlegm.  

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Further reading:

• Everything you need to know about Acupuncture

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• TCM Wellness Women’s Health

• TCM Wellness Nervous System Disorders Management

• TCM Wellness Digestive Health

• Acupuncture Slimming

• TCM Pain Management

• Adrenal Fatigue

• Women’s Health: Menstrual Cycle and Intuitive Wisdom