DU-05 (Xuan Shu) Suspended Pivot - Acupuncture point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

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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-05 (Xuan Shu) Suspended Pivot

Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

Actions:

Benefits the lumbar spine
Benefits the lower jiao

Indications:

Pain and stiffness in the lower back, diarrhea, indigestion.

Location (CAM):

Below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

Location (AMOA):

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

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