Ren and Du Vessels
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CORE DEFINITION
The two most important extraordinary vessels in the human body. The Conception Vessel runs along the midline of the abdomen (the sea of yin meridians), while the Governing Vessel runs along the midline of the back (the sea of yang meridians). They connect the upper and lower parts, forming a small heavenly circle circulation.
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Main road network. Consider the human body as a circuit board; the Ren and Du Vessels are the positive and negative main buses. No matter which branch circuit you repair, first ensure these two main lines are unobstructed. Whether practicing martial arts or treating major illnesses, the priority is to 'open the Ren and Du'.
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The Conception Vessel governs all yin of the body, and the Governing Vessel governs all yang. They connect at the mouth and nose, forming a 'small heavenly circle' circulation, which is the central trunk for qi and blood flow; when the trunk is unobstructed, the branches are nourished.
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