DU-26, Rén Zhōng, 人中, Man's Middle
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| Categories |
| Ghost Point • Meeting Point of DU, LI, ST |
| Location |
| On the upper 1/3 of the philtrum |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun |
| Description: 0.3 to 0.5 cun oblique insertion directed upward . |
| Caution: |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Coma, childhood fright, fainting • psycho-emotional disorders with mania or depression • diabetes, thirst, edema, jaundice • nasal issues with congestion, discharge, lack of smell • face deviation, mouth deviation, hypertension, headache, chills, fever |
| Energetics 2 |
| BACK PAIN: lumbar and spine stiffness/pain, distal point particularly if pain is on the midline or starting from the midline and spread out [GM] |
| Energetics 3 |
| THREADING: DU26 to LI19 & SI18(Patient supine or sitting on chair; horizontal threading or puncture oppositely; indicated for hiccup, acute lumbar sprain, enuresis) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| 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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