Which channel is known to reign over all the yang channels?

The Governing Vessel, also known as the Du channel, is considered to reign over all the yang channels in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This channel takes a central role in the yang aspect of the body's energy system. It runs along the spine and governs the yang energy of the body, influencing actions, functions, and the regulation of the other yang channels.

The Governing Vessel is primarily associated with the body’s overall energetics, particularly concerning yang, which represents activity, heat, and dynamic movement. By controlling the yang aspects, the Du channel also plays an important role in maintaining the balance of energy within the body, impacting the other yang channels and their functions.

Other channels, such as the Liver (LV), Spleen (SP), and Conception Vessel (CV/Ren), have significant roles, but they do not exert the same jurisdiction over the yang channels as the Governing Vessel does. The unique position and influence of the Du channel make it critical in the dynamics of yin and yang energy in the body.