DU-20, Bǎi Huì, 百会, Hundred Meetings

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Categories
Sea of Marrow, Meeting point for Du, BL, GB, SJ, and LV
Location
At the vertex on the midline, in the depression 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline.
Needling
Type: Transverse    Depth:  0.5 to 1 cun
Description: Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
calms wind and yang, wind cold, vertex headaches, dizziness, tinnitus, one sided headaches
Energetics 2
subdues yang, hypertension, hypotension, malaria, heat, calms spirit, mania, heart heat, poor memory, disorientation, mental fatigue, suicidal, mania
Energetics 3
Prolapse, rectum prolapse, uterus prolapse
Energetics 4
THREADING: DU20 to DU21,22,23 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; horizontal threading; indicated for headaches, vertigo, insomnia, diarrhea, prolapse of rectum, stress) • DU20 to Si Shen Cong (Patient supine or sitting on chair; horizontal threading or puncture oppositely; indicated for headaches, poor memory, foggy head, vertigo, anxiety) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint]
Energetics 5
GM: Raise Qi
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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