Governing Vessel (Du Mai) 15-28

Question 1

Du 15 location

Answer 1

On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to Du 16, below the spinous process of the C1

Question 2

Du 16 location

Answer 2

On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression immediately below the external occipital protuberance

Question 3

Du 17 location

Answer 3

At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above Du 16, in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance

Question 4

Du 18 location

Answer 4

At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Du 17, midway between Du 16 and Du 20

Question 5

Du 19 location

Answer 5

At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Du 18 and 1.5 cun posterior to Du 20

Question 6

Du 20 location

Answer 6

At the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun 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

Question 7

Du 21 location

Answer 7

At the top of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to Du 20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline

Question 8

Du 22 location

Answer 8

At the top of the head on the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline

Question 9

Du 23 location

Answer 9

At the top of the head on the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 1 cun posterior to Du 24

Question 10

Du 24 location

Answer 10

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

Question 11

Du 25 location

Answer 11

On the midline at the tip of the nose

Question 12

Du 26 location

Answer 12

Above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum

Question 13

Du 27 location

Answer 13

On the midline, at the junction of the margin of the upper lip and the philtrum

Question 14

Du 28 location

Answer 14

Inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and the gum

Question 15

Du 15 function

Answer 15

SEA OF QI point, benefits TONGUE, treats MUTENESS, eliminates wind, benefits neck and spine

Question 16

DU 16 function

Answer 16

SEA OF MARROW point, WINDOW OF HEAVEN point, Sun Si Miao Ghost point, eliminates exterior/interior wind, nourishes the sea of marrow, benefits the head and neck, calms the spirit

Question 17

DU 17 function

Answer 17

Eliminates wind and alleviates pain, BENEFITS EYES, calms spirit

Question 18

DU 18 function

Answer 18

Pacifies wind and alleviates pain, calms spirit

Question 19

DU 20 function

Answer 19

SEA OF MARROW point, pacifies wind and SUBDUES YANG, RAISES YANG, and counters prolapse, benefits head and sense organs, nourishes sea of marrow, benefits brain, calms spirit

Question 20

DU 21 function

Answer 20

Eliminates wind and treats convulsions, benefits the head

Question 21

DU 22 function

Answer 21

Benefits nose, eliminates wind and benefits head, BURSTING HEADACHE DUE TO EXCESS ALCOHOL CONSUMPTION

Question 22

DU 23 function

Answer 22

Sun Si Miao Ghost point, BENEFITS NOSE and eyes, eliminates wind and benefits head and face and dispels swelling, calms spirit

Question 23

DU 24 function

Answer 23

Benefits head and brain and calms spirit, eliminates wind and benefits head, benefits nose and eyes

Question 24

DU 25 function

Answer 24

Benefits nose, reduces alcohol intoxication, restores consciousness

Question 25

DU 26 function

Answer 25

Restores consciousness and calms spirit, benefits face and nose and expels wind, benefits spine and treats ACUTE LUMBAR SPRAIN

Question 26

Du 27 function

Answer 26

Clears heat, generates FLUIDS, benefits mouth, calms spirit

Question 27

DU 28 function

Answer 27

Clears heat and benefits GUMS, benefits nose and eyes

Question 28

Du 19 function

Answer 28

Eliminates wind and alleviates pain, calms spirit

Question 29

Primary Channel

Answer 29

lower abdomen - perineum - DU 1 - runs posteriorly to the spine - DU 16 - brain - Du 20/vertex - upper lip

Question 30

First branch

Answer 30

lower abdomen - genitals/perineum - winds around anus - ascends interior spinal column - KD

Question 31

Second branch

Answer 31

lower abdomen - winds around exterior genitals - umbilicus - heart - winds around mouth - middle of eye

Question 32

Third branch

Answer 32

UB 1 - vertex - Du 16 - splits off and goes to UB 12 - KD

Question 33

which point is the gate of muteness

Answer 33

Du 15

Question 34

which points are the sea of marrow

Answer 34

Du 16, Du 20

Question 35

which point is the Wind Palace

Answer 35

Du 16

Question 36

which point benefits the eyes

Answer 36

DU 17

Question 37

which point subdues and raises yang

Answer 37

DU 20

Question 38

which point benefits the nose

Answer 38

DU 23

Question 39

which point is the Sun Si Miao Ghost point

Answer 39

Du 23

Question 40

which point is for acute lumbar sprain

Answer 40

Du 26

Question 41

which point is for generating fludis

Answer 41

Du 27

Question 42

which point is for gums

Answer 42

Du 28

Question 43

which point is called the Hundred Meetings

Answer 43

Du 20

Question 44

which point is called the Courtyard of Spirit

Answer 44

Du 24