Du Meridian Points Quiz & Flashcards

Study Notes

Du Meridian Key Acupuncture Points

Du-1: Midline between coccyx and anus; treats hemorrhoids, benefits lower yin, activates channel, calms spirit.
Du-2: Located in sacro-coccygeal hiatus; benefits lumbar and legs, dispels wind-damp.
Du-3: Below spinous process of L4; dispels wind-damp, benefits lumbar and legs, regulates lower jiao; avoid spinal canal.
Du-4: Below spinous process of L2; clears heat, tonifies kidneys, benefits lumbar spine; caution with moxa for children under 20.
Du-5: Below spinous process of L1; supports lumbar spine and treats shan disorder.
Du-6: Below spinous process of T11; fortifies spleen, drains damp, benefits spine.
Du-7: Below spinous process of T10; benefits spine and middle jiao.
Du-8: Below spinous process of T9; soothes liver, pacifies wind, calms spirit.
Du-9: Below spinous process of T7; fortifies spleen, essential for jaundice, unbinds chest.
Du-10: Below spinous process of T6; stops cough, detoxifies poison, essential for boils and skin lesions.
Du-11: Below spinous process of T5; tonifies heart and lung, clears heat, calms spirit.
Du-12: Below spinous process of T3; clears heat from lungs and heart, pacifies wind.
Du-13: Below spinous process of T1; treats malaria, regulates Du channel, calms depression.
Du-14: Below spinous process of C7; expels wind, clears heat, tonifies deficiency, essential for treating malaria.
Du-15: Nape of neck below spinous process of C1; benefits tongue, eliminates wind, treats neck and spine issues.
Du-16: Below external occipital protuberance; eliminates wind, nourishes brain, calms spirit.
Du-17: Back of head, above Du-16; eliminates wind, benefits eyes.
Du-18: Back of head, first location above Du-17; pacifies wind.
Du-19: Back of head, second location above Du-18; eliminates wind, calms spirit.
Du-20: Vertex, critical for brain and sense organs; raises yang, benefits head, nourishes marrow.
Du-21: Top of head; treats convulsions, benefits head.
Du-22: Top of head; benefits nose and eliminates wind.
Du-23: Top of head, known for calming spirit, benefits nose and eyes.
Du-24: Top of head; benefits brain, eliminates wind.
Du-25: Tip of nose; beneficial for drunkenness.
Du-26: Junction of upper lip and philtrum; essential for restoring consciousness, treats acute lumbar sprain.
Du-27: Junction of upper lip and philtrum; benefits mouth and clears heat.
Du-28: Inside mouth at junction of lip and gum; clears heat and benefits gums.

General Indications and Pathway of Du Channel

General Indications: Addresses spine stiffness, opisthotonos, headaches, epilepsy, and brain issues.
Pathway: Starts in uterus (women) or lower abdomen (men), enters perineum at Du-1, ascends spine to Du-16, branches to brain, follows midline of face to Du-28.
1st Branch: Winds around anus, connects with kidney channel, ascends to kidneys.
2nd Branch: Travels to heart and throat; terminates below eyes.
3rd Branch: Emerges through UB-12 along spine to kidneys.
Luo-Connecting Channel: Begins at Du-1, parallels spine, connects with bladder channel.

Pathway Indications

Excess Issues: Spine stiffness.
Deficiency Issues: Head heaviness, shivering.

Description

Explore the essential Du Meridian acupuncture points and their benefits in this quiz. Each question focuses on specific points, their locations, and the therapeutic effects they offer. Enhance your understanding of acupuncture for improved health and wellness.