DU-14, Dà Chuí, 大椎, Great Vertebrae
Disclaimer For educational purposes only. Do not use as medical advice
| Categories |
| Sea of Qi, Meeting point of Du with 6 yang channels |
| Location |
| In the depression below the spinous process of C7. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.1 to 0.2 cun, Prick to bleed |
| Description: Perpendicular-oblique superior insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. |
| Caution: The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| SEA OF QI: Wind invasion, wind heat, chills and fever, sore throat, chest fullness, dyspnea, expel exterior wind, clears heat, tonify deficiency, |
| Energetics 2 |
| Neck and nape stiffness, difficulty turning head, spine stiffness • GM: Cold Bi and Heat Bi - when used with moxa, it tonifies Yang, but when used with needle only (with reducing method) it clears Heat. |
| Energetics 3 |
| Hypertension, nosebleed |
| Energetics 4 |
| THREADING: DU14 to Dingchuan, BL11 (Patient prone or sitting on chair; puncture obliquely/horizontally from DU14 To BL11; indicated for flu, bronchitis, asthma, insomnia, fever, upper back pain)[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.
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