THE EIGHT EXTRAORDINARY ACUPUNCTURE CHANNELS
The eight extraordinary acupuncture channels are said to branch out from the twelve primary acupuncture channels. Their main role is believed to link the primary acupuncture channels. Six of these channels do not have acupuncture points, though two of these channels do possess acupuncture points. The functions of the eight extraordinary acupuncture channels are as follows:
The extraordinary acupuncture channels in theory act as a reservoir for excess qi and blood which is not in the primary acupuncture channels;
They are said to link the twelve ordinary acupuncture channels;
They also said to carry out the function of protecting the body from pathogens and disease.
