DU-18 (Qiang Jian) Unyielding Space - Acupuncture point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

"The state of the Spleen is manifested in the lips"

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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-18 (Qiang Jian) Unyielding Space

Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

Actions:

Pacifies wind and alleviates pain
Calms the spirit

Indications:

Headache, neck rigidity, blurring of vision, mania.

Location (CAM):

4 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline and 1.5 cun above Naohu (DU-17).

Location (AMOA):

At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Naohu DU-17, midway between Fengfu DU-16 and Baihui DU-20.

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