Governing Vessel Points (DU1-DU28)
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Governing Vessel Points (DU1-DU28)
International code, location, attributes (intersection points, important functions).
Flashcard Content
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| DU1 Changqiang: Location? Attributes? | Midpoint of the line connecting the tip of the coccyx and the anus; intersection point of the Governing, Conception, and Gallbladder meridians |
| DU2 Yaoyu: Location? | Lumbar region, in the middle of the sacral hiatus |
| DU3 Yaoyangguan: Location? | Lumbar region, in the depression below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra |
| DU4 Mingmen: Location? Attributes? | Depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra; the root of kidney yang |
| DU5 Xuanzhu: Location? | Depression below the spinous process of the 1st lumbar vertebra |
| DU6 Jizhong: Location? | Depression below the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra |
| DU7 Zhongshu: Location? | Depression below the spinous process of the 10th thoracic vertebra |
| DU8 Jinsuo: Location? | Depression below the spinous process of the 9th thoracic vertebra; key point for treating spasms |
| DU9 Zhiyang: Location? Attributes? | Depression below the spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra; the Fu-hui (organ meeting point) of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels |
| DU10 Lingtai: Location? | Depression below the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra |
| DU11 Shendao: Location? | Depression below the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra |
| DU12 Shenzhu: Location? | Depression below the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra |
| DU13 Taodao: Location? | Depression below the spinous process of the 1st thoracic vertebra |
| DU14 Dazhui: Location? Attributes? | Depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra; meeting point of all Yang meridians |
| DU15 Yameng: Location? Attributes? | 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, below the first cervical vertebra; intersection of the Governing and Yangwei vessels |
| DU16 Fengfu: Location? Attributes? | In the depression lateral to the posterior nuchal line, 1 cun above the posterior hairline; intersection of the Governing and Yangwei vessels, key point for awakening the brain and calming the spirit |
| DU17 Naohu: Location? | 2.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline |
| DU18 Qiangjian: Location? | 4 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline |
| DU19 Houding: Location? | 5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline |
| DU20 Baihui: Location? Attributes? | 5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline, or the midpoint of the line connecting the two ear tips; intersection of the Governing, Urinary Bladder, Liver, Triple Burner, and Stomach meridians, key point for lifting yang and raising the fallen |
| DU21 Qianding: Location? | 1.5 cun anterior to Baihui |
| DU22 Xinhui: Location? | 3 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline |
| DU23 Shangxing: Location? | 1 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline |
| DU24 Shenting: Location? | 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline |
| DU25 Suliao: Location? | Midpoint of the tip of the nose |
| DU26 Shuigou: Location? Attributes? | Intersection of the upper and middle thirds of the philtrum; intersection of the Governing, Stomach, and Large Intestine meridians, key point for emergency treatment |
| DU27 Duiduan: Location? | Midpoint of the upper lip tubercle, vermilion border |
| DU28 Yiniao: Location? Attributes? | Inside the upper lip, between the gingiva and the upper labial frenulum; intersection of the Governing, Conception, and Chong vessels |