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Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

Actions:

Benefits the lumbar spine
Benefits the lower jiao

Indications:

Pain and stiffness in the lower back, diarrhea, indigestion.

Pont Location:

A Manual of Acupuncture: On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: Below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References Used

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