DU-21 (Qian Ding) Before the Vertex - Acupuncture point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

"The Spleen rises the Clear Yang Upwards"

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Lg. Intestine Channel

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Heart Channel

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Ren Mai
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Acu Point 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).

Location (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.

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