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Divergent Meridians and Autonomic Imbalance
The divergent meridians occupy an esoteric and enigmatic position within classical Chinese medicine. They appear in the historical record earlier than the eight extraordinary vessels, yet their purpose and use remain shrouded in mystery. Unlike the primary meridians or the Eight Extraordinary Meridians, which have more defined functions and methods, the divergent meridians have no clear consensus on their clinical use. Many modern practitioners never use them.
