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It describes deep and superficial pathway behavior for each meridian, links endocrine functions (pituitary, adrenal cortex, medulla, thyroid, ovaries, testes) with psychiatric indications, and frames each meridian’s role in the body’s overall energy. 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Hammer, MD.  \nFirst published in the American Journal of Acupuncture, Vol. 8, No. 2, June 1980  \nAbstract: This paper concerns itself with functions, indications, and techniques related to the theoretical and practical understanding and use of the eight meridians known as homeostatic or extraordinary meridians. The deep and superficial pathways of each meridian are discussed in connection with their function and use, as well as a mapping of the endocrine (pituitary, adrenal cortex, medulla, thyroid, ovaries, and testes) functions and psychiatric indications. Another aspect of the presentation concerns their function in terms of the overall body energy, and specifically, their indication in particular disease states. The general and specific rules of usage for these meridians is covered in detail. The object is to stimulate further usage and study of their meaning and value to Chinese medicine.  \nThe material presented here was obtained from a variety of sources. Primary credit is to be given to Dr. J. B. Van Buren, Director of the International College of Oriental Medicine in Gerrards Cross, England. Other material comes from disparate references, no one of which, except Lavier, offer more than a few minor points to the general material offered by Dr. Van Buren. Other authors such as Dr. Claude Darras of Paris, France, have contributed considerable work to this subject, but have not responded to requests for their papers.1 It is assumed, therefore, that much more is known and being studied beyond that which is included in this work.  \nHistory  \nLittle is known about these channels prior to the Ming period. Knowledge of these meridians is generally ascribed to Li-Shi Zhen, who is said to have lived from 1518 to 1593. In 1572 a book called Qi Jing Ba Mai Chao was published describing the eight special meridians.  \nIt is recorded that Li-Shi Zhen remarked in his time that any Chinese physician who did not use these special meridians was indeed not truly practicing the highest form of Chinese medicine. Politics in medicine were no less emotional in those days than at the present time, and Li-Shi Zhen was assassinated by a group of his fellow physicians while talking a walk, apparently in the neighborhood of his own home. Until the present time relatively little may be found in the literature about these special meridians. It was the work of European students of Oriental medicine that has brought them into their present more extensive use. It has been my experience, however, in observing a traditional Chinese physician in his regular practice, that he does indeed use the master points of the special meridians more frequently than any other points in his repertoire, for a wide variety of problems. The knowledge, therefore, has probably been used and passed down without formal recognition as extraordinary meridians from master to pupil for at least the period of time since 1572.  \n1 Dr. Manaka’s work was encountered in July of 1978, several years after the original presentation of his paper in March 1975 at the Third World Acupuncture Conference. This work, including its application in pain management with the use of diodes, is summarized coincidentally in an article by Dr. Willem Khoe (American Journal of Acupuncture, Vol.6, No.1, March 1978) . Dr. Felix Mann’s book,“The Meridians of Acupuncture,” was consulted for some indications and is recommended.  \nCopyright Leon Hammer, MD  \n2  \nTerminology  \n1. Homeostatic Meridians.  \nAs described under function, these meridians serve the function of maintaining homeostasis. This is my original name applied to these vessels.  \n2. Extra Meridians.  \nThis term developed out of their apparent discovery considerably later than the twelve regular meridians, and they have been considered as extra to these regular channels.  \n3. Odd Meridians.  \nThe reason for this name is that some of them, such as the Ren mai, the Du ma","cbCaiqxPDCz1zJuG","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqxPDCz1zJuG","pdf",123351,23,"English","# Abstract\n# History\n## Qi Jing Ba Mai Chao\n# Terminology\n## Homeostatic meridians\n## Extra meridians\n## Odd meridians\n## Miraculous meridians\n## The eight psychic channels\n## Special meridians\n## Comprehensive points\n# General Physiological Functions\n# General Properties","[{\"question\":\"What are the extraordinary (homeostatic) meridians and what does the paper aim to cover?\",\"answer\":\"The paper focuses on the eight extraordinary or homeostatic meridians, covering their functions, indications, and techniques. 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