Discussion on the Relationship Between the Membrane-Source Interstitial Half-Interior Half-Exterior Layer and the Governor Vessel （督脉） and Its Clinical Significance
10.13288/j.11-2166/r.2025.14.017
- VernacularTitle:论膜原间隙半表半里与督脉的关系和临床意义
- Author:
Xiaoyuan HUANG
1
;
Shuangqing ZHAI
1
Author Information
1. School of Traditional Chinese Medicine，Beijing University of Chinese Medicine，Beijing，100029
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
membrane-source;
half-interior half-exterior;
Governor Vessel （督脉）
- From:
Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine
2025;66(14):1508-1512
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
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Abstract:
It is proposed that the essence of the half-interior half-exterior theory of the membrane-source lies in the concept of the interstitial space being half-interior half-exterior. Through analysis of classical medical texts and commentaries by renowned physicians， the relationship between the membrane-source interstitial layer and the Governor Vessel （督脉） is explored. It is argued that the Governor Vessel traverses beyond the membrane-source interstitial half-interior half-exterior layer， and that this layer is related to， but distinct from， the shaoyang channel's half-interior half-exterior characteristic. By examining both historical and modern clinical approaches， further evidence is provided to support the view that the Governor Vessel passes outside this interstitial layer. Based on this relationship， treatment principles and prescriptions for Governor Vessel-related disorders are referenced to formulate strategies for membrane-source disorders， offering new perspectives for addressing complex and difficult clinical conditions.
