DU-21 (Qian Ding) Before the Vertex
  Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
Actions:
- Eliminates wind and treats convulsions
- Benefits the head
Indications:
- Epilepsy, dizziness, blurring of vision, vertical headache, rhinorrhea.
Location
CAM:
- 3.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun anterior to Baihui (DU-20).
AMOA:
- At the top of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to Baihui DU-20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
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