DU-16, Fēng Fǔ, 风府, Palace of Wind
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| Categories |
| Sea of Marrow • Window of Heaven • Ghost Point • Meeting Point of Du and Yang Wei |
| Location |
| Located in a depression immediately below the external occipital protuberance • 1 cun above the posterior hairline • 0.5 cun superior to DU-15 |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: 0.5 to 1 cun. Perpendicular towards the nose pointing slight inferiorly. CC: Moxa |
| Caution: The spinal canal. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| eliminates wind, nourish marrow, benefits head and neck, calms spirit |
| Energetics 2 |
| All wind related disorders, wind cold headaches, aversion to cold, heavy body, has sweating, sore throat, stiff neck, neck pain |
| Energetics 3 |
| hypertension, dizziness, voice loss, hemiplegia, windstroke |
| Energetics 4 |
| mania, suicidal, melancholy, fear, incessant speaking |
| 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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