DU-26, Rén Zhōng, 人中, Man's Middle
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| Categories |
| Ghost Point • Meeting Point of DU, LI, ST • Empirical - fainting, high fever |
| Location |
| On the upper 1/3 of the philtrum |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: 0.3 to 0.5 cun upward oblique insertion. |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Sudden loss of consciousness, coma, acute and chronic childhood fright wind, loss of consciousness from windstroke, lockjaw, deviation of the face and mouth, headache with chills and fever, hypertension. Mania-depression, epilepsy, inappropriate laughter, unexpected laughter and crying. Ceaseless nosebleed, clear nasal discharge, constant nasal discharge with difficulty in breathing, inability to distinguish the fragrant from the foul. Wasting and thirsting disorder, drinking water without limit, oedema of the body, swelling of the face with trembling lips, jaundice. Stiffness and pain of the spine, sprain and pain of the lumbar spine.[36] |
| Energetics 2 |
| Mental disorders, epilepsy, hysteria, infantie convulsion, coma, apoplexy, trismus, deviation of the mouth and eyes, puffiness of the face, and pain and stiffness of the lower back.[35] |
| Energetics 3 |
| Most effective point for reducing high fever [42] |
| Energetics 4 |
| THREADING: DU26 to LI19 & SI18(Patient supine or sitting on chair; horizontal threading or puncture oppositely; indicated for hiccup, acute lumbar sprain, enuresis) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| Energetics 5 |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.