DU-19 (Hou Ding) Behind the Vertex

Acupuncture Points on this Channel DU-01 DU-02 DU-03 DU-04 DU-05 DU-06 DU-07 DU-08 DU-09 DU-10 DU-11 DU-12 DU-13 DU-14 DU-15 DU-16 DU-17 DU-18 DU-19 DU-20 DU-21 DU-22 DU-23 DU-24 DU-25 DU-26 DU-27 DU-28

Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)

Actions:

• Eliminates wind and alleviates pain
• Calms the spirit

Indications:

• Headache, vertigo, mania, epilepsy.

Pont Location:

• A Manual of Acupuncture: At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Qiangjian DU-18 and 1.5 cun posterior to Baihui DU-20.
• Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion: 5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above Qiangjian (DU-18).

Needling Method:

• Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.