NAME
DADUN
LOCATION
About 0.1 cun from the lateral corner of the first toe.
On the lateral side of the terminal phalanx of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
On the dorsal aspect of the big toe, at the junction of the lines drawn along the lateral border of the nail and the base of the nail, approximately 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail.
Note: some sources locate this point on the dorsal aspect of the big toe, midway between the lateral corner of the nail and the interphalangeal joint, 4 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, 0.1 to 0.2 cun.
Puncture subcutaneously, 0.1 to 0.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally, 0.1 to 0.2 cun, or prick to bleed.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Jing-Well point of the Liver channel
Wood point of the Liver channel
Horary point of the Liver channel
ACTIONS
Regulates the Qi of the Lower Jiao
Treats Shan disorder
Alleviates pain
Regulates menstruation
Stops menstrual bleeding
Benefits the genitals
Adjusts urination
Relieves Damp-Heat
Regulates Liver Qi
Restores consciousness
Calms the Shen
Disperses Liver Fire
INDICATIONS
Genital swelling, pain and inflammation
Penile contraction
Scrotal contraction
Testicular mumps
Urinary tract infection
Urinary incontinence
Irregular menstruation
Unilateral lower abdominal pain
Abdominal hernia
Inguinal hernia
Excessive sweating
Constipation
Prolapsed uterus
Orchitis
Enuresis
Epilepsy
Diabetes
Stomach pains
Somnolence
Hernia pain
Amenorrhea
Disorders of the penis, scrotum or vagina
Five types of urethritis
Hordeolum (stye)
Abdominal distention and swelling
Pain in the middle of the navel
Sensation of Heat in the entrails
Skin disorders
Hypogastric pain
Umbilical pain
Painful urinary dysfunction
Metrorrhagia
Acute and chronic childhood fright Wind
Great fear as if seeing ghosts
Oppression
Bitter taste in the mouth
Psychosis
Sudden Heart pain
Ceaseless nosebleed
All types of bleeding
Abnormal uterine bleeding from Heat in the Blood
Hematuria
Hemafecia
Difficult urination
Urinary retention
Painful urinary retention
Enlarged scrotum
Itchy scrotum
Vaginal discharge
Pruritis vulvae
Pain on urination with distention of the hypogastrium
Acute stage of Windstroke
Gonorrhea
Vaginal prolapse
Very painful headaches
Sudden uterine hemorrhage
Five types of hernia
Psychopathy
Scrotum swollen on one side
Pain at the tip of the penis
Urinary frequency
Syncope
Cadaveric syncope
Sadness
Excess menstruation
Sudden Shan disorder
The seven types of Shan disorder
Heat of the lower abdomen
Ceaseless uterine bleeding
Excessive fright with little strength
Mania-depression
Worry
Sighing
Tetany
COMBINATIONS
| KI-6 Zhaohai | LIV-3 Taichong | REN-4 (3 moxa cones) Guanyuan |
| Cold Shan disorder | The seven kinds of Shan disorder | With seven moxa cones on Dadun, for abdominal fullness that radiates to the back, one-sided swelling and sagging of the testicles |
| ST-29 Guilai SP-6 Sanyinjiao | UB-39 Weiyang KI-10 Yingu LIV-14 Qimen UB-40 Weizhong | SP-11 Jimen HT-5 Tongli UB-28 Pangguangshu LIV-3 Taichong UB-40 Weizhong HT-7 Shenmen |
| Sagging and swollen testicle without pain | Involuntary erection with difficult urination | Enuresis |
| SP-10 Xuehai | REN-6 Qihai | LIV-8 Ququan KI-6 Zhaohai |
| The five types of painful urinary dysfunction | The five types of painful urinary dysfunction with inability to urinate | Uterine prolapse |
| DU-1 (needle first) Changqiang GB-34 Yanglingquan | ST-45 Lidui | SP-1 Yinbai |
| Hot constipation Qi constipation | Somnolence | Loss of consciousness |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a first aid point for unconsciousness. This considered the best point for vaginal discharge. This is the pre-eminent distal point for any Shan disorder. Cross-needling is recommended for acute conditions. Its main uses are to stop uterine bleeding and relieve genital pain. Moxa this point for uterine bleeding if the pulse is Full. If the pulse is Empty, moxa SP-1 Yinbai.