DU-17 (Nao Hu) Brain's Door - Acupuncture point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

"Sadness and Grief are associated with the Lungs"

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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-17 (Nao Hu) Brain's Door

Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel

Actions:

Eliminates wind and alleviates pain
Benefits the eyes
Calms the spirit

Indications:

Epilepsy, dizziness, pain and stiffness of the neck.

Location (CAM):

2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu (DU-16), in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance.

Location (AMOA):

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

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 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