DU-01 (Chang Qiang) Long Strong - Acupuncture point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

"The Liver enables the smooth flow of Qi"

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Documents

Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point DU-01 (Chang Qiang) Long Strong

Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

Luo (Connecting) Point
Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Conception Vessel and the Gallbladder and Kidney Channels

Actions:

Treats hemorrhoids
Benefits the two lower yin
Activates the channel and alleviates pain
Calms the spirit

Indications:

Diarrhea, bloody stools, hemorrhoids, prolapse of the rectum, constipation, pain in the lower back, epilepsy.

Location (CAM):

Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus, locating the point in prone position.

Location (AMOA):

On the midline, midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM