Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
- Meeting Point of the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel
Eliminates wind and alleviates painBenefits the eyes Calms the spirit
Epilepsy, dizziness, pain and stiffness of the neck.
Where is DU-17 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 550): 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 (p. 232-233): 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.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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