NAME
DINGCHUAN
LOCATION
0.5 to 1 cun lateral to the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra (DU-14 Dazhui)
0.5 cun lateral to DU-14 Dazhui
0.5 cun lateral to the lower border of the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra
NEEDLING
Perpendicular-oblique insertion towards the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion, pointed slightly toward the spine, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness, sometimes extending to the shoulders or chest
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Calms dyspnea and wheezing
Stops cough
Expels Exterior Wind
Calms asthma
Diffuses Lung Qi
INDICATIONS
Asthma
Wheezing
Cough
Neck stiffness
Neck rigidity
Urticaria
Pain of the upper back and shoulder
Bronchitis
Pertussis
COMBINATIONS
REN-22 Tiantu LU-6 Kongzui | REN-22 Tiantu DU-14 Dazhui ST-40 Fenglong | UB-12 FengmenUB-13 Feishu LI-4 Hegu |
Acute asthma | Pertussis | Bronchitis |
REN-22 Tiantu REN-21 Xuanji REN-17 Shanzhong PC-6 Neiguan ST-40 Fenglong | ||
Bronchial asthma |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This is a modern addition to the Extra Points. It is one of the primary points to treat asthma, dyspnea and acute wheezing.