Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
Benefits the lumbar spineBenefits the lower jiao
Pain and stiffness in the lower back, diarrhea, indigestion.
Where is DU-05 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 538): On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 229): Below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
Sources & References
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