DU Part 2 Flashcards
DU 15 Name
Gate of Muteness
Du 15 Classification
Sea of Qi
Du 15 Location and Needling
Location: 0.5 cun above midpoint of posterior hairline
Needling: 0.5-0.8in Perp
Du 15 Actions
Benefits the tongue and treats muteness
Eliminates wind
Benefits the neck and spine
Du 15 Cautions
Spinal canal 1.5-2 cun
Du 17 Name
Brains Door
Du 17 Location and Needling
Location: 2.5 cun above midpoint posterior hairline
Needling: Subcutaneous 0.3-0.5
Du 17 Action
Eliminates wind and alleviates pain
Benefits the eyes
Calms the spirit
Du 18 Name
Unyielding Space
Du 18 Needling and Location
Location: 4 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline
Needling: Subcutaneous 0.3-0.5
Du 18 Actions
Pacifies wind and alleviates pain
Calms Spirit
Du 19 Name
Behind the Crown
Du 19 Location and Needling
Location: 5.5 cun above post hairline
Needling: 0.3-0.5 subc
Du 19 Actions
Eliminates wind and alleviates pain
Calms the spirit
Indicated:
Extreme anxiety (strong calming effect)
Du 21 Name
Front of the Crown