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Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel

Actions:

Eliminates wind and alleviates pain
Benefits the eyes
Calms the spirit

Indications:

Epilepsy, dizziness, pain and stiffness of the neck.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu DU-16, in the depression directly superior to the external occipital protuberance.
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: 2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu (DU-16), in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance.

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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