Acupuncture Points on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
Eliminates wind and treats convulsionsBenefits the head
Epilepsy, dizziness, blurring of vision, vertical headache, rhinorrhea.
Where is DU-21 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 554): At the top of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to Baihui DU-20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 233): 3.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun anterior to Baihui (DU-20).
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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