DU-19 (Hou Ding) Behind the Vertex
  Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
Actions:
- Eliminates wind and alleviates pain
- Calms the spirit
Indications:
- Headache, vertigo, mania, epilepsy.
Location
CAM:
- 5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Qiangjian (DU-18).
AMOA:
- At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Qiangjian DU-18 and 1.5 cun posterior to 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