DU-15, Yǎ mén, 哑门, Muteness Gate
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| Categories |
| Sea of Qi, Meeting point of DU and Yang Wei |
| Location |
| In the depression 0.5 cun below DU-16. Below C1 spinous process ( not palpable). |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun, pointing slightly inferiorly |
| Caution: Contraindicated for moxa. No deep perpendicular or superior oblique insertion toward the brain is allowed since the spinal canal lies between 1.5 and 2 cun deep to the skin surface. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| SEA OF QI: expel wind - head wind, windstroke, epilepsy, head heaviness, mania or depression |
| Energetics 2 |
| tongue stiffness: aphasia, lotus flower tongue, voice loss, muteness, |
| Energetics 3 |
| helps neck and spine: neck stiffness, spine stiffness |
| Energetics 4 |
| chills and fever with no sweating, incessant nosebleeds |
| 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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