The Qi of the Extraordinary Vessels “irrigates” the space between the skin and muscles where Wei Qi circulates to prevent invasion of pathogenic factors. Because all the Extraordinary Vessels derive directly or indirectly from the Kidneys, they play an important role in the defence against exterior pathogenic factors.
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