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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.

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“Sea of Yang Channels”Yang channelsYang

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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 anusPerpendicular 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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DU1 names

DU1 TCM Patterns

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Chang qiang Long Strong

  1. Spleen Qi Sinking (esp. anal prolapse; Tonify or moxa DU1)
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DU2 location and needling

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Midline, in the sacro-coccygeal hiatusOblique-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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YaoshuLumbar 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 vertebraPerpendicular 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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Bonus DU3 names

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YaoyangguanLumbar 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 vertebraPerpendicular 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

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MingmenGate of Life

SP Unable to Govern Blood (Strengthen Yang Qi)

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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 vertebraPerpendicular 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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Bonus DU5 names

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XuanshuSuspended 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 vertebraPerpendicular 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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DU6 names

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JizhongCentre 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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DU7 names

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ZhongshuCentral 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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DU8 names

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JinsuoSinew 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

TCM Patterns

A

Zhiyang Reaching Yang

  1. Spleen Damp Heat Invasion (sedate)
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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

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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)

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DU10 names

A

LingtaiSpirit Tower

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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

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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)

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DU11 names

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ShendaoShen Way or Spirit Pathway

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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 vertebraPerpendicular or oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun

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DU12 indications

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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)

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DU12 names

A

ShenzhuBody Pillar

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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

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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

TaodaoWay of Happiness

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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 vertebraPerpendicular 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

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DU14 names

A

DazhuiGreat Vertebra

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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

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DU15 indications

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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

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DU15 names

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YamenGate 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

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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

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DU16 names

A

FengfuPalace 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

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

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DU17 names

A

NaohuBrain Door

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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 DU20Transverse 0.5-1 cun

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DU18 indications

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Pacifies wind and alleviates pain; calms the spirit

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DU18 names

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QiangjianUnyielding Space

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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 DU20Transverse 0.5-1 cun

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DU19 indications

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Eliminates wind and alleviates pain; calms the spiritCan be used with DU20 to unify Zang Fu and establish order.

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DU19 names

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HoudingBehind 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).

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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

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DU20 names

TCM patterns

A

Bahui Hundred Meetings

  1. Spleen Qi Sinking (tonify)
    2.
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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

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DU21 indications

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Eliminates wind and treats convulsions; benefits head

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DU21 names

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QiandingIn Front of the Crown

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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 DU20Transverse 0.5-1 cun

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DU22 indications

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Benefits the nose; eliminates wind and benefits head

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DU22 names

A

XinhuiFontanelle meeting

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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 DU24Transverse 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

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DU23 names

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ShangxiangUpper Star

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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

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

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DU24 names

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ShentingCourtyard of the Spirit

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DU25 location and needling

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On the midline at the tip of the nosePerp/Tranverse or Prick

90
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DU25 indications

A

Benefits the nose

91
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DU25 names

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SuliaoWhite Crevice

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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 philtrumOblique superior 0.3-0.5

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DU26 indications

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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

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DU26 names

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RenzhongMiddle of Person

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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

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DU27 indications

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

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DU27 names

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DuidauanExtremity of the mouth

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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

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DU28 indications

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Clear heat and benefit gums. Benefit nose and eyes. * Exit point

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DU28 names

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YinjiaoGum Intersection

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