DU

Question 1

This point is translated as Lumbar Yang Gate and dispels wind-damp, benefits the lumbar region and legs, and regulates the lower jiao.

Answer 1

Yao Yang Guan DU3

Question 2

This point is called Ming Men, the Gate of Life; it clears heat, regulates DU mai, tonifies KD (it is in line with UB23) and benefits the lumbar spine

Answer 2

Ming Men DU4

Question 3

This point is level with UB22, and benefits the lumbar spine and benefits the lower jiao

Answer 3

Xuan Shu DU5

Question 4

This point translates as the Center of the Spine and fortifies the SP and drains damp, benefits the spine — it is level with BL20

Answer 4

Ji Zhong DU6

Question 5

This point is level with BL19, called the Central Pivot, and benefits the middle jiao and benefit the spine

Answer 5

Zhong Shu DU7

Question 6

This point is level with UB17, called the Sinew Contraction, soothes LV, pacifies wind and relieves spasm, and calms the spirit

Answer 6

Jin Suo DU8

Question 7

This point is level with UB17, it fortifies SP, drains dampness, regulates middle jiao, treats jaundice, and unbind the chest

Answer 7

Zhi Yang DU9

Question 8

This point is called Spirit Pathway and will tonify the HT and LU, calm the spirit, clear heat and pacify wind — it is level with UB15

Answer 8

Shen Dao DU11

Question 9

This point is called Body Pillar and is level with BL13, it clears heat from LU and HT and calms the spirit as well as pacifies wind

Answer 9

Shen Zhu DU12

Question 10

This point is the meeting point of DU mai with 6 yang channels, and is the point of the Sea of Qi

Answer 10

Da Zhui DU14

Question 11

This point expels wind and firms the exterior, clears heat, treats malaria, tonifies deficiency, and pacifies wind. It is indicated by neck pain and rigidity, febrile diseases, epilepsy, afternoon fever, cough, asthma, common cold, and back stiffness.

Answer 11

Da Zhui DU14

Question 12

This point is the meeting point of DU and Yang Wei Mai, as well as a point of the Sea of Qi

Answer 12

Ya Men DU15

Question 13

This point will benefit the tongue and treat muteness, eliminate wind, and benefit the neck and spine. It is indicated by mental disorders, epilepsy, deafness, mutism, sudden hoarseness of voice, apoplexy, stiffness of the tongue and aphasia, occipital headache, and neck rigidity.

Answer 13

Ya Men DU15

Question 14

This point is the meeting point of DU and Yang Wei Mai, as well as is a point of the sea of marrow

Answer 14

Feng Fu DU16

Question 15

This is the meeting point of DU mai and UB, GB, SJ, and LV channels. It is also a point of the Sea of Marrow. It translates to Hundred Meetings.

Answer 15

Bai Hui DU20

Question 16

This point pacifies wind and subdues yang, raises yang and counters prolapse, benefits the head and sense organs, nourishes the sea of marrow, benefits the brain and calms the spirit. It is indicated by headache, vertigo, tinnitus, nasal obstruction, coma, mental disorders, uterine and rectal prolapse.

Answer 16

Bai Hui DU20

Question 17

This point is the meeting point of DU mai and UB, ST channels

Answer 17

Shen Ting DU24

Question 18

This point benefits the brain and calms the spirit, eliminates wind and benefits the head, benefits the nose and eyes. It is indicated by epilepsy, anxiety, palpitation, insomnia, headache, vertigo, and rhinorrhea

Answer 18

Shen Ting DU24

Question 19

This point is called White Crevice and benefits the nose.

Answer 19

Su Liao DU25

Question 20

This point is the meeting point of DU mai, LI, and ST channel. It means man’s middle.

Answer 20

Ren Zhong DU26

Question 21

This point restores consciousness and calms the spirit, benefits the face, nose and expels wind, and benefits the spine and treats acute lumbar spine.

Answer 21

Ren Zhong DU26