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The Du Mai or Governing Vessel is also called the “____ __ _____ _______” as it exerts and influence on all the ____ ________ and it can be used to strengthen the ____ of the body.

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“Sea of Yang Channels”Yang channelsYang

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The master point of an extraordinary vessel can also be called the _______ and ________ point.

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opening; confluent

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What is the opening point of the Du Mai?

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SI3

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What is the coupled point of the Du Mai?

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UB62

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What points are included in the Du meridian?

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DU1 to DU28

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What areas of the body are influenced by Du Mai?

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Whole of the back of the body including: Anus, external genitalia, back, spine, occiput, head

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What organs are primarily influenced by the Du Mai?

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Bladder, kidneys, intestines, heart

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What channels does the Du Mai connect with?

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Bladder channel; Ren Mai

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What channels are influenced by Du Mai?

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All yang channels

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What is the name of SI3? What are its hats?

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Houxi (Back Stream); Master point Du Mai, Coupled point of Yang Qiao Mai; Shu stream and Wood point of SI

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Where is SI3 located?

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Ulnar border of the hand in the depression proximal to the head of the fifth metacarpal bone.

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Needling directions for SI3?

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0.5-2 cun perpendicularly, directed towards LI3; needle with a loose fist

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What is the name of UB62 and what are its hats?

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Shenmai (Extending Vessel); Master point of Yang Qiao Mai; Coupled Point of Du Mai; Sun Si-miao Ghost Point

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Where is UB62 located?

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Lateral side of the foot, approximately 0.5 cun inferior to the lower border of the lateral malleolus, in a depression posterior to the peroneal tendons.

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Needling directions for UB62?

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Oblique insertion directed inferiorly, 0.3-0.5 cun

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DU1 Location and needling

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Midline, midway between tip of coccyx and anusPerpendicular 0.5-1 cun

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DU1 indications

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Treatment of hemorrhoids, prolapse of rectum, disorders of defecation, regulates genito-urinary system, treats heart and spirit* Luo Connecting point

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DU1 names

DU1 TCM Patterns

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Chang qiang Long Strong

  1. Spleen Qi Sinking (esp. anal prolapse; Tonify or moxa DU1)
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DU2 location and needling

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Midline, in the sacro-coccygeal hiatusOblique-superior 0.5-1 cun

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DU2 indications

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Benefits lumbar region and legs; dispels wind damp

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Bonus: DU2 names

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YaoshuLumbar Shu

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DU3 location and needling

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Midline of low back in the depression below the spinous process of the fourth lumbar vertebraPerpendicular 0.5-1 cun

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DU3 indications

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Dispels wind-damp; benefits lumbar region and legs; regulates lower jiao

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Bonus DU3 names

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YaoyangguanLumbar Yang Gate

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DU4 location and needling
Midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the second lumbar vertebraPerpendicular 0.5-1 cun
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DU4 indications
Clears heat; regulates Du Mai; tonifies kidneys; benefits lumbar spine(Level with BL23 and BL52)
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DU4 names
MingmenGate of Life SP Unable to Govern Blood (Strengthen Yang Qi)
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DU5 location and needling
Midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebraPerpendicular 0.5-1 cun
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DU5 indications
Benefits the lower spine and lower jiao(Level with BL22 and BL51)
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Bonus DU5 names
XuanshuSuspended Pivot
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DU6 location and needling
Midline of the lower back in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebraPerpendicular or oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun
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DU6 indications
Fortifies the spleen and drains damp, benefits the spine(Level with BL20 and BL49)
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DU6 names
JizhongCentre of the spine
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DU7 location and needling
Midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (Level with BL19 and BL48)Perpendicular or oblique superior 0.5-1 cun
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DU7 indications
Benefits the spine; benefits the middle jiao
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DU7 names
ZhongshuCentral Pivot
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DU8 location and needling
Midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra Oblique superior 0.5-1 cun
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DU8 indications
Soothes the liver; pacifies wind and relieves spasm; relax tendons; calms the spirit (Level with BL18 and BL47)
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DU8 names
JinsuoSinew Contraction
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DU9 location and needling
Midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh thoracic vertebra (Level with BL17 and BL46)Oblique superior 0.5-1 cun
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DU9 indications
Fortifies the spleen, drains dampness and regulates the middle jiao; treats jaundice; unbinds the chest; mid-back pain
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DU9 names TCM Patterns
Zhiyang Reaching Yang 1. Spleen Damp Heat Invasion (sedate)
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DU10 location and needling
Midline of the back in the depression below the spinous process of T6 (Level with BL16 and BL45)Oblique superior 0.5-1 cun
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DU10 indications
Alleviates cough and wheezing; clears heat and detoxifies poison; strengthen and calm the spirit (w/ DU11)
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DU10 names
LingtaiSpirit Tower
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DU11 location and needling
Midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of the fifth thoracic vertebra Oblique superior 0.5-1 cun
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DU11 indications
Tonifies the Heart and Lung and calms the spirit; clears heat and pacifies wind(Level with BL15 and BL44)
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DU11 names
ShendaoShen Way or Spirit Pathway
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DU12 location and needling
Midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebraPerpendicular or oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun
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DU12 indications
Clear heat from the Lung and Heart; calms the spirit; pacifies wind; upper trap pain; desire to kill someone (connected with Po, corporeal soul) (Level with BL13 and BL42)
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DU12 names
ShenzhuBody Pillar
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DU13 location and needling
Midline of the upper back in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (Level with BL11)Perpendicular or oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun
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DU13 indications
Clears heat (lingering residual pathogen) and treats malaria; regulates the Du Mai\* Meeting point of Du and BL meridians
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DU13 names
TaodaoWay of Happiness
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DU14 location and needling
On the midline at the base of the neck in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebraPerpendicular or oblique-superior 0.5-1 cun
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DU14 indications
Expels wind and firms the exterior; clears heat; treats malaria; tonifies deficiency; pacifies wind; tonify yang (with moxa); upper trap pain\* Point of the Sea of Qi\* Meeting point of Du Mai with all Yang channels
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DU14 names
DazhuiGreat Vertebra
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DU15 location and needling
On the midline at the nape of the neck in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to DU16, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra (impalpable)Perpendicular or slightly inferior 0.5-1 cun
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DU15 indications
Benefits the tongue and treats muteness; eliminates wind; benefits the neck and spine; nourish the brain and clear the mind.\* Point of the Sea of Qi
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DU15 names
YamenGate of Muteness
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DU16 location and needling
On the midline at the nape of the neck in the depression immediately below the external occipital protuberance.Perpendicular or slightly inferior 0.5-1 cun
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DU16 indications
Eliminates wind; nourishes the sea of marrow (KI essence) and benefits the head and neck; calms the spirit; \* Ghost point\* Sea of Marrow\* Window of Heaven
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DU16 names
FengfuPalace of Wind (Wind Treasury)
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DU17 location and needling
At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly above DU16, in the depression directly superior t the external occipital protuberance.Transverse superior or inferior 0.5-1 cun
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DU17 indications
Eliminates wind and alleviates pain; benefits the eyes; calms the spirit\* Meeting point of DU and BL
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DU17 names
NaohuBrain Door
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DU18 location and needling
At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to DU17, midway between DU16 and DU20Transverse 0.5-1 cun
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DU18 indications
Pacifies wind and alleviates pain; calms the spirit
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DU18 names
QiangjianUnyielding Space
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DU19 location and needling
At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to DU18 and 1.5 cun posterior to DU20Transverse 0.5-1 cun
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DU19 indications
Eliminates wind and alleviates pain; calms the spiritCan be used with DU20 to unify Zang Fu and establish order.
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DU19 names
HoudingBehind the Crown
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DU20 location and needling
At the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline. This point may also be measured as 8 cun posterior to the glabella and 6 cun superior to the external occipital protuberance.Transverse 0.5-1 cun
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DU20 indications
Tonifying actions: Strengthen and lift spirit. Raise and tonify yang to counter prolapse. Nourish marrow (KI Essence) Benefit the brain and sense organs.Dispersing actions: Subdue yang. Calm spirit. Subdue internal wind. Promote resuscitation.Main uses: Strengthen ascending Yang and lift spirit. Reduce to eliminate wind and clear Liver Fire. Release external dragons (w/ BL11, BL23 and BL61).
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DU20 hats
\* Meeting point of all Yang channels\* Point of the Sea of Marrow (w/ DU16)\* Point to Release External Dragons
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DU20 names TCM patterns
Bahui Hundred Meetings 1. Spleen Qi Sinking (tonify) 2.
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DU21 location and needling
At the top of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly anterior to DU20 and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.Transverse 0.5-1 cun
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DU21 indications
Eliminates wind and treats convulsions; benefits head
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DU21 names
QiandingIn Front of the Crown
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DU22 location and needling
At the top of the head on the midline, 2 cun posterior to the anterior hairline, 3 cun anterior to DU20Transverse 0.5-1 cun
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DU22 indications
Benefits the nose; eliminates wind and benefits head
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DU22 names
XinhuiFontanelle meeting
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DU23 location and needling
At the top of the head on the midline, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun posterior to DU24Transverse 0.5-1 cun
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DU23 indications
Benefits the nose and eyes; eliminates wind, benefits the head and face and dispels swelling; calms the spirit
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DU23 names
ShangxiangUpper Star
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DU24 location and needling
0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. If the anterior hairline is indistinct, locate it 3 cun superior to the glabella and 5 cun anterior to DU20.Transverse 0.5-1 cun
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DU24 indications
Benefits the brain and calms the spirit; eliminates wind and benefits the head; benefits the nose and eyes\* Meeting point of DU and ST
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DU24 names
ShentingCourtyard of the Spirit
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DU25 location and needling
On the midline at the tip of the nosePerp/Tranverse or Prick
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DU25 indications
Benefits the nose
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DU25 names
SuliaoWhite Crevice
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DU26 location and needling
Above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrumOblique superior 0.3-0.5
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DU26 indications
Restores consciousness and calms the spirit; benefits the face and nose and expels wind; benefits the spine and treats acute lumbar sprain \* Meeting point of LI, ST and DU
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DU26 names
RenzhongMiddle of Person
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DU27 location and needling
On the midline at the junction of the upper lip and philtrum.Oblique superior 0.2-0.3
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DU27 indications
Clears heat, generates fluid and benefits mouth. Calms spirit.
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DU27 names
DuidauanExtremity of the mouth
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DU28 location and needling
Inside the mouth, in the superior frenulum, at the junction of the upper lip and gum.Oblique 0.2-0.3 or Prick to bleed
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DU28 indications
Clear heat and benefit gums. Benefit nose and eyes. \* Exit point
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DU28 names
YinjiaoGum Intersection

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