DU-04, Mìng Mén, 命门, Gate of Life
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| Categories |
| Location |
| In the depression below the L2 spinous process. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
| Caution: Spinal canal. Contraindicated for Moxa for age <20. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Important point for KD yang deficiency. Lumbar spine: pain and stiffness of lumbar which may radiate to abdomen. KD Xu lumbar pain. Deficiency lumbar pain, cold Bi of hands/feet |
| Energetics 2 |
| Tonify KD: Red/white leucorrhea, seminal emissions |
| Energetics 3 |
| Clear heat: steaming bones disorder, no sweating, five zang heat, other heat signs, alternating chills and fever |
| Energetics 4 |
| Regulate DU: tinnitus, splitting headache, dizziness, childhood epilepsy, fear, bloody stool, hemorrhoids, rectum prolapse |
| Energetics 5 |
| THREADING: BL23 to DU4, DU4 to BL23 (Patient prone puncture horizontally; lower back pain, insomnia, incontinence, impotence and infertility) • BL52 to DU4 ( Patient prone; puncture horizontally; indicated for lower back pain, acute low back sprain, insomnia, incontinence, impotence and infertility) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| 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.
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