Acu 2 Du Meridian Flashcards
The Du meridian is also called the sea of
yang
the du meridian originates at the
lower abdomen/pelvic cavity
what are the intersecting points of the Du meridian
UB12
Ren 1
what is the confluent point of the du meridian
Si3
Pathological manifestations of the du meridian
Excess: stiffness in the spinal cord and neck
Deficiency: heaviness in the head
Points on the lumbar and sacral region benefit
urogenital disorders, lumbago
points in the chest and neck benefit
chest pain, cervical spondylosis, intercostal neuralgia, immune deficiency, fever, infectious diseases
points on the cranial course benefit
mental, psychosomatic, neurologic disorders, headache, migraine
The Du channel distributes along
the perineum, external genitalia, anus, midline of the back and head, spinal column, nose, inner canthus, upper lip
The Du meridian connects with which organs
Kidney
Brain
Uterus
The du meridian connects with which channels
Ren, UB, Chong, Kidney
what is the function of the Du channel
governs all yang channels
What is the pathology of the Du meridian
Excess: disorders of yang qi, rigidity and stiffness of the spinal column opisthotonos, epilepsy, convulsions, hemorrhoids
Deficiency: dizziness, unstable stepping
The du channel connects with which other channel confluentally
yang qiao
SI3 and UB62
What is the pathway of the Du channel
originates in the lower abdomen, runs posteriroly along the sacrum and the interior of the spinal column to the occiput, along the scalp and into the brain, terminates at the junction of the upper lip and gum
what is the first branch of the du channel
orignates in the lower abdomen, descends to the genitals and perineum, *winds around the anus, ascends the interior of the spinal column, enters th kidneys
what is the second branch of the du channel
originates in the lower abdomen, winds around the external genitalia, ascends to the middle of the umbilicus, passes through the heart, ascends to the throat, winds around the mouth, ascends to below the middle of the eyes
what is the third branch of the du channel
emerges at UB1, follows the bladder channel bilaterally along the forehead, the bilateral branches converge at the vertex and enter the brain, the single channel emerges at Du16, divides again and descends through UB12 along either side of the spine to the kidneys
what is the governing luo connecting vessel pathway
arises at Du1, ascends bilaterally along the sides of the spine to the nape of the neck and spreads over the occiput, regions the bladder channel and threads through the spine
the primary channel ascends both
inside the spine and alongisde the spine
the primary channel etners the brain at
Du 16 at the vertex
the primary channel enters
the kidneys and heart
the primary channel winds
around the anus and external genitals
the luo connecting channel spreads through the
occiput
Du1-4 generally treat
mental, fertility, reproductive system, front genital, intestines
Du5-Du8 generally treat
mental and digestive system (middle jiao problems)
Du9-Du14 generally treat
diaphragm and up: more for chest, heart, lung, febrile disease
Du15-16 generally treat
on the neck
Du17-24 generally treat
mental disease - head, face, five sense organs
Du25-28 generally treat
mental-nose and mouth teeth
Du 1 functions
- gynecology, urology, front genital, intestines, mental
2. *hemorrhoids and anus, *calms the spirit (ghost point)
Du 1 is the meeting point of
the Du, KD, GB
what is the luo of the Du meridian
Du 1
Du 2 functions
- gynecology, urology, front genital, intestines, mental
2. dissipate damp cold, *irregular menstruation, *strengthens bones and tendons
Du 3 functions
- gynecology, urology, front genital, intestines, mental
2. *tonify yang qi, *strengthen lower back, cold and dampness
Du 4 functions
- gynecology, urology, front genital, intestines, mental
2. *tonifies kidney, benefit mingmen fire, consolidate essence, *yuan source, *soothe tendons
Du 3 is next to the back shu of the
large intestine
Du 4 is next to the back shu of the
kidney
Du 5 functions
- mental and *digestive system (middle jiao problems)
2. lower jiao and lower back pain, intestines, stomach ache, edema and *water metabolism, *benefits yang
Du 6 functions
- mental and *digestive system (middle jiao problems)
2. *tonify spleen, middle jiao
Du 7 functions
- mental and digestive system (middle jiao problems)
2. stomach, *gallbladder, assists liver
Du 8 functions
- mental and digestive system (middle jiao problems)
2. *soothe sinew, *relieve cramping, *extinguish wind
Du 9 functions
- Diaphragm and chest, heart and lung, febrile disease
2. reaching yang, diaphragm, regulate yin and yang, alternating hot and cold, treats *gallbladder and *jaundice
Du 10 functions
- Diaphragm and chest, heart and lung, febrile disease
2. *clear heat and *detoxification, heart blood, heat in the blood, expand the lung and relieve superficies
Du 11 functions
- Diaphragm and chest, heart and lung, febrile disease
2. *heart qi and spirit, clears heat, anti-asthma
Du 12 functions
- Diaphragm and chest, heart and lung, febrile disease
2. *lung, mental, kids’ chronic cough point, *anti-asthma
DU 13 functions
- Diaphragm and chest, heart and lung, febrile disease
2. *wei level, *malaria, spirit
Du 14 functions
- Diaphragm and chest, heart and lung, febrile disease
2. superficial exterior, *cleras heat and warms cold, dual function
Du 15 functions
- neck point
2. speaking, muteness, brain problems, mental
Du 16 functions
- neck point
2. extinguish wind, benefit sea of marrow, brain, hypertension
Du 17 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. descend qi, subdue liver yang, eye, dispel wind
Du 18 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. subdue liver and extinguish wind, mental, cuncussion
Du 19 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. subdue liver ane extinguish wind, insomnia
Du 20 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. tonify brain marrow, counters prolapse, brain and stroke, raise yang and subdue yang
Du 21 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. pediatric convulsiosn
Du 22 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. children’s digestion, sleepiness, convulsions
Du 23 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. nose problems
Du 24 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. mental disease, too much dreaming, nightmares and memory
Du 25 functions
- mental-nose teeth and mouth
2. du meridian problems, hypotension, resuscitate
Du 26 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. acute lower back spasms, rescuscitate, motion sickness, benefit spine, expel wind
Du 27 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. generate saliva, awaken brain, whole du meridian, foul mouth smeel
Du 28 functions
- mental disease-head face, five sense organ
2. acute lumbar sprain, hemorrhoid, anus problem
Du 1 location
on the midline, midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus
Du 1 angle and depth
perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
Du 5 is next to the back shu of the
san jiao
Du 6 is next to the back shu of the
spleen
Du 7 is next to the back shu of the
gallbladder
Du 8 is next to the back shu of the
liver
Du 10 is next to the back shu of the
Du
DU 11 is next to the back shu of the
heart
Du 12 is next to the back shu of the
lung
Du 2 location
On the midline, in the sacro-coccygeal hiatus
Du 2 angle and depth
Oblique suerpiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 3 location
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra
Du 3 angle and depth
Perppendicular 0.5-1 cun
Du 4 location
L2
Du 4 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
Du 5 location
L1
Du 5 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
Du 6 location
T11
Du 6 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
Du 7 location
T10
Du 7 angle and depth
Perpendicular-oblique superiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 8 location
T9
Du 8 angle and depth
Oblique superiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 9 location
T7
Du 9 angle and depth
Oblique superiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 10 location
T6
Du 10 angle and depth
oblique superiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 11 location
T5
DU 11 angle and depth
Oblique superiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 12 location
T3
Du 12 angle and depth
Perpendicular-oblique superiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 13 location
T1
Du 13 angle and depth
Perpendicular-oblique superiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 14 location
C7
Du 14 angle and depth
Perpendicular-oblique superiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 15 location
on the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to Du16, below the spinous process of C1
Du 15 angle and depth
Perpendicular slightly inferiorly 0.5-1 cun
Du 16 location
On the midline of the nape of the neck, in the depression immediately below the external occiptal protuberance
Du 16 angle and depth
Perpendicular insertion slightly inferior 0.5-1 cun
Du 17 location
at the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above Du16, in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance
Du 17 angle and depth
Transverse 0.5-1 cun
Du 18 location
at the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Du17, midway between Du16 and Du20
Du 18 angle and depth
Transverse 0.5-1 cun
Du 19 location
at the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Du 18 and 1.5 cun posterior to Du20
Du 19 angle and depth
Transverse 0.5-1 cun
Du 20 location
at the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline
Du 20 angle and depth
Transverse 0.5-1 cun
Du 21 location
at the top of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to Du20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline
Du 21 angle and depth
Transverse 0.5-1 cun
Du 22 location
at the top of the head on the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline
Du 22 angle and depth
Transverse 0.5-1 cun
DU 23 location
at the top of the head on the mildline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun posterior to Du 24
Du 23 angle and depth
Transverse 0.5-1 cun
DU 24 location
at the top of the head on the midline, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun anterior to Du 23
Du 24 angle and depth
Transverse 0.5-1 cun
Du 25 location
on the midline at the tip of the nose
Du 25 angle and depth
Perpendicular 0.2-0.3 cun
Du 26 location
above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum
Du 26 angle and depth
Oblique insertion directed superiorly 0.3-0.5 cun
Du 27 location
on the midline, at the junction of the margin of the upper lip and the philtrum
Du 27 angle and depth
Oblique insertion directed superiorly 0.2-0.3 cun
Du 28 location
inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and the gum
Du 28 angle and depth
Oblique insertion directed superiorly 0.2-0.3 cun, prick to bleed
