DU-21, Qián Dǐng, 前顶, Front of the Crown
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| Categories |
| Location |
| Head midline. 1.5 cun anterior to DU-20. 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline (3 cun superior to the glabella) |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 0.1 to 0.2 cun, Prick to bleed |
| Description: 0.5 to 1 cun Transverse |
| Caution: Do not needle in infants with immature/ open fontanelle |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Reduce convulsions, dispel wind, head related disorders. Wind epilepsy, childhood freight, vertex, face swelling and redness, runny nose, wind-cold |
| Energetics 2 |
| THREADING: DU20 to DU21,22,23 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; horizontal threading; indicated for headaches, vertigo, insomnia, diarrhea, prolapse of rectum, stress) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| Energetics 3 |
| Energetics 4 |
| 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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