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DU Meridian, Governing Vessel Flashcards

1
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The Du Mai or Governing Vessel is also called the “____ __ _____ _______” as it exerts and influence on all the ____ ________ and it can be used to strengthen the ____ of the body.

A

“Sea of Yang Channels”
Yang channels
Yang

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The master point of an extraordinary vessel can also be called the _______ and ________ point.

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opening; confluent

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What is the opening point of the Du Mai?

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SI3

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What is the coupled point of the Du Mai?

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UB62

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What points are included in the Du meridian?

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DU1 to DU28

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What areas of the body are influenced by Du Mai?

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Whole of the back of the body including: Anus, external genitalia, back, spine, occiput, head

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What organs are primarily influenced by the Du Mai?

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Bladder, kidneys, intestines, heart

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What channels does the Du Mai connect with?

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Bladder channel; Ren Mai

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What channels are influenced by Du Mai?

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All yang channels

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What is the name of SI3? What are its hats?

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Houxi (Back Stream); Master point Du Mai, Coupled point of Yang Qiao Mai; Shu stream and Wood point of SI

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Where is SI3 located?

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Ulnar border of the hand in the depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone.

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Needling directions for SI3?

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0.5-2 cun perpendicularly, directed towards LI3; needle with a loose fist

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What is the name of UB62 and what are its hats?

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Shenmai (Extending Vessel); Master point of Yang Qiao Mai; Coupled Point of Du Mai; Sun Si-miao Ghost Point

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Where is UB62 located?

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Lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the lower border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons.

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Needling directions for UB62?

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Oblique insertion directed inferiorly, 0.3-0.5 cun

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DU1 Location and needling

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Midline, midway between tip of coccyx and anus

Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

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DU1 indications

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Treatment of hemorrhoids, prolapse of rectum, disorders of defecation, regulates genito-urinary system, treats heart and spirit
* Luo Connecting point

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18
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Bonus: DU1 names

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Changqiang

Long Strong

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DU2 location and needling

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Midline, in the sacro-coccygeal hiatus

Oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun

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DU2 indications

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Benefits lumbar region and legs; dispels wind damp

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Bonus: DU2 names

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Yaoshu

Lumbar Shu

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DU3 location and needling

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Midline of low back in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebra
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

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DU3 indications

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Dispels wind-damp; benefits lumbar region and legs; regulates lower jiao

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24
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Bonus DU3 names

A

Yaoyangguan

Lumbar Yang Gate

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DU4 location and needling

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Midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebra
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

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DU4 indications

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Clears heat; regulates Du Mai; tonifies kidneys; benefits lumbar spine
(Level with BL23 and BL52)

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DU4 names

A

Mingmen

Gate of Life

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DU5 location and needling

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Midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

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DU5 indications

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Benefits the lower spine and lower jiao

Level with BL22 and BL51

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30
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Bonus DU5 names

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Xuanshu

Suspended Pivot

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DU6 location and needling

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Midline of the lower back in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra
Perpendicular or oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun

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DU6 indications

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Fortifies the spleen and drains damp, benefits the spine

Level with BL20 and BL49

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33
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DU6 names

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Jizhong

Centre of the spine

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DU7 location and needling

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Midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (Level with BL19 and BL48)
Perpendicular or oblique superior 0.5-1 cun

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DU7 indications

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Benefits the spine; benefits the middle jiao

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36
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DU7 names

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Zhongshu

Central Pivot

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DU8 location and needling

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Midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra
Oblique superior 0.5-1 cun

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DU8 indications

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Soothes the liver; pacifies wind and relieves spasm; relax tendons; calms the spirit (Level with BL18 and BL47)

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39
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DU8 names

A

Jinsuo

Sinew Contraction

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DU9 location and needling

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Midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (Level with BL17 and BL46)
Oblique superior 0.5-1 cun

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DU9 indications

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Fortifies the spleen, drains dampness and regulates the middle jiao; treats jaundice; unbinds the chest; mid-back pain

42
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DU9 names

A

Zhiyang

Reaching Yang

43
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DU10 location and needling

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Midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of T6 (Level with BL16 and BL45)
Oblique superior 0.5-1 cun

44
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DU10 indications

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Alleviates cough and wheezing; clears heat and detoxifies poison; strengthen and calm the spirit (w/ DU11)

45
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DU10 names

A

Lingtai

Spirit Tower

46
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DU11 location and needling

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Midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra
Oblique superior 0.5-1 cun

47
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DU11 indications

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Tonifies the Heart and Lung and calms the spirit; clears heat and pacifies wind
(Level with BL15 and BL44)

48
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DU11 names

A

Shendao

Shen Way or Spirit Pathway

49
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DU12 location and needling

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Midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra
Perpendicular or oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun

50
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DU12 indications

A

Clear heat from the Lung and Heart; calms the spirit; pacifies wind; upper trap pain; desire to kill someone (connected with Po, corporeal soul) (Level with BL13 and BL42)

51
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DU12 names

A

Shenzhu

Body Pillar

52
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DU13 location and needling

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Midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (Level with BL11)
Perpendicular or oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun

53
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DU13 indications

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Clears heat (lingering residual pathogen) and treats malaria; regulates the Du Mai
* Meeting point of Du and BL meridians
54
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DU13 names

A

Taodao

Way of Happiness

55
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DU14 location and needling

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On the midline at the base of the neck in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra
Perpendicular or oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun

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DU14 indications

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Expels wind and firms the exterior; clears heat; treats malaria; tonifies deficiency; pacifies wind; tonify yang (with moxa); upper trap pain

  • Point of the Sea of Qi
  • Meeting point of Du Mai with all Yang channels
57
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DU14 names

A

Dazhui

Great Vertebra

58
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DU15 location and needling

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On the midline at the nape of the neck in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to DU16, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra (impalpable)
Perpendicular or slightly inferior 0.5-1 cun

59
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DU15 indications

A

Benefits the tongue and treats muteness; eliminates wind; benefits the neck and spine; nourish the brain and clear the mind.
* Point of the Sea of Qi

60
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DU15 names

A

Yamen

Gate of Muteness

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DU16 location and needling

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On the midline at the nape of the neck in the depression immediately below the external occipital protuberance.
Perpendicular or slightly inferior 0.5-1 cun

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DU16 indications

A

Eliminates wind; nourishes the sea of marrow (KI essence) and benefits the head and neck; calms the spirit;

  • Ghost point
  • Sea of Marrow
  • Window of Heaven
63
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DU16 names

A

Fengfu

Palace of Wind (Wind Treasury)

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DU17 location and needling

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At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above DU16, in the depression directly superior t the external occipital protuberance.
Transverse superior or inferior 0.5-1 cun

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DU17 indications

A

Eliminates wind and alleviates pain; benefits the eyes; calms the spirit
* Meeting point of DU and BL

66
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DU17 names

A

Naohu

Brain Door

67
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DU18 location and needling

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At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to DU17, midway between DU16 and DU20
Transverse 0.5-1 cun

68
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DU18 indications

A

Pacifies wind and alleviates pain; calms the spirit

69
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DU18 names

A

Qiangjian

Unyielding Space

70
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DU19 location and needling

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At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to DU18 and 1.5 cun posterior to DU20
Transverse 0.5-1 cun

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DU19 indications

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Eliminates wind and alleviates pain; calms the spirit

Can be used with DU20 to unify Zang Fu and establish order.

72
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DU19 names

A

Houding

Behind the Crown

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DU20 location and needling

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At the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline. This point may also be measured as 8 cun posterior to the glabella and 6 cun superior to the external occipital protuberance.
Transverse 0.5-1 cun

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DU20 indications

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Tonifying actions: Strengthen and lift spirit. Raise and tonify yang to counter prolapse. Nourish marrow (KI Essence) Benefit the brain and sense organs.
Dispersing actions: Subdue yang. Calm spirit. Subdue internal wind. Promote resuscitation.
Main uses: Strengthen ascending Yang and lift spirit. Reduce to eliminate wind and clear Liver Fire. Release external dragons (w/ BL11, BL23 and BL61).

75
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DU20 hats

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  • Meeting point of all Yang channels
  • Point of the Sea of Marrow (w/ DU16)
  • Point to Release External Dragons
76
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DU20 names

A

Bahui

Hundred Meetings

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DU21 location and needling

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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.
Transverse 0.5-1 cun

78
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DU21 indications

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Eliminates wind and treats convulsions; benefits head

79
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DU21 names

A

Qianding

In Front of the Crown

80
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DU22 location and needling

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At the top of the head on the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 3 cun anterior to DU20
Transverse 0.5-1 cun

81
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DU22 indications

A

Benefits the nose; eliminates wind and benefits head

82
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DU22 names

A

Xinhui

Fontanelle meeting

83
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DU23 location and needling

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At the top of the head on the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun posterior to DU24
Transverse 0.5-1 cun

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DU23 indications

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Benefits the nose and eyes; eliminates wind, benefits the head and face and dispels swelling; calms the spirit

85
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DU23 names

A

Shangxiang

Upper Star

86
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DU24 location and needling

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0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. If the anterior hairline is indistinct, locate it 3 cun superior to the glabella and 5 cun anterior to DU20.
Transverse 0.5-1 cun

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DU24 indications

A

Benefits the brain and calms the spirit; eliminates wind and benefits the head; benefits the nose and eyes
* Meeting point of DU and ST

88
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DU24 names

A

Shenting

Courtyard of the Spirit

89
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DU25 location and needling

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On the midline at the tip of the nose

Perp/Tranverse or Prick

90
Q

DU25 indications

A

Benefits the nose

91
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DU25 names

A

Suliao

White Crevice

92
Q

DU26 location and needling

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Above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum
Oblique superior 0.3-0.5

93
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DU26 indications

A

Restores consciousness and calms the spirit; benefits the face and nose and expels wind; benefits the spine and treats acute lumbar sprain
* Meeting point of LI, ST and DU

94
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DU26 names

A

Renzhong

Middle of Person

95
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DU27 location and needling

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On the midline at the junction of the upper lip and philtrum.
Oblique superior 0.2-0.3

96
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DU27 indications

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Clears heat, generates fluid and benefits mouth. Calms spirit.

97
Q

DU27 names

A

Duidauan

Extremity of the mouth

98
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DU28 location and needling

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Inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and gum.
Oblique 0.2-0.3 or Prick to bleed

99
Q

DU28 indications

A

Clear heat and benefit gums. Benefit nose and eyes.

* Exit point

100
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DU28 names

A

Yinjiao

Gum Intersection

Meridians (19 decks)

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