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).
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.
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- Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss
- Cheng Xinnong
- Peter Deadman
- Shanghai College of TCM