NAME
YAMEN
LOCATION
On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression 0.5 cun inferior to DU-16 Fengfu, below the spinous process of the first cervical vertebra (impalpable).Note: The posterior hairline is measured as one cun inferior to DU-16 Fengfu. Locate DU-15 Yamen at the midpoint, i.e. 0.r cun above the posterior hairline.
Between the spinous processes of of the first and second cervical vertebrae, in the depression 0.5 cun within the hairline at the midpoint of the nape and 0.5 cun below DU-16 Fengfu.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion slightly inferiorly, 0.5 to 1 cun.
Traditionally moxibustion is not applicable.
Caution: the spinal canal lies between 1.5 to 2 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build. Deep perpendicular insertion is strictly contraindicated, as is oblique insertion towards the brain.
Straight insertion one to two cun. The needle should be inserted level with the mouth or earlobe, and should not be rotated or otherwise agitated after insertion. Sensation: local distention. When the needle is inserted too deeply, there will be a strong electric sensation indicating that the spinal cord has been touched. In this case, the needle should be at least partially withdrawn.
Caution: extreme care must be exercised so as to avoid inserting the needle upward into the medulla oblongata, where it could cause death.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting point of the DU and Yangwei channels
Point of the Sea of Qi
One of the nine needles to retur Yang
ACTIONS
Benefits the tongue
Treats muteness
Eliminates Wind
Benefits the neck and spine
Treats collapse of Yang
Clears the senses
Clears consciousness
Clears the mind
Stimulates speech
Moistens the throat
Stimulates Qi flow
INDICATIONS
Stiffness of the tongue with inability to speak
Loss of voice
Lotus flower tongue (distention and prominence of Blood vessels beneath the tongue)
Flaccidity of the tongue
Heaviness of the head
Head Wind
Loss of consciousness from Windstroke
Epilepsy
Clonic spasm
Manic-depression
Headache
Deaf-mutism
Seizures
Cerebral palsy
Incomplete maturation of the brain
Hysteria
Convulsions
Mumps
Tinnitus
Sudden loss of voice
Sudden hoarseness of voice
Aphonia
Mutism
Swollen tongue
Stiffness of the tongue preventing speech
Paralysis of the suprahyoid muscle
Mental disorders
Insanity
Loss of consciousness due to cerebral hemorrhage
Cerebral congestion
Loss of consciousness
All types of Yang Heat Excess
All types of Qi exuberance
Anhidrosis
Chills and fever
Nosebleed that does not stop
Stiffness of the neck
Stiffness of the spine
Spasm of the spine
Aversion to cold
Cold counter flow of the limbs
Purple lips
Hysteria
Convulsions
Occipital headache
Apoplexy
Insanity
Aphasia in stroke
Swelling or paralysis of the tongue
Congenital deafness
Throat swelling
Pharyngitis
Swelling of the sublingual area giving the impression of a second tongue
Deaf-mutism
Convulsions with the back arched
Madness
Apoplexy
Meningitis
Incomplete maturation of the brain
COMBINATIONS
| LU-6 Kongzui | SJ-8 Sanyangluo | SJ-1 Guanchong |
| Loss of voice | Sudden loss of voice | Flaccidity of the tongue with inability to speak |
| DU-16 Fengfu | LU-11 Shaoshang LU-10 Yuji LI-2 Erjian PC-9 Zhongchong KI-10 Yingu KI-2 Rangu | DU-14 Dazhui |
| Windstroke, flaccidity of the tongue and sudden loss of voice Excessive extension of the spine | Stiffness of the tongue | Moxa both points |
| UB-7 Tongtian UB-59 Fuyang | DU-26 Renzhong SI-3 Houxi ST-40 Fenglong | DU-14 Dazhui M-HN-13 Yiming PC-6 Neiguan ST-36 Zusanli ******The Three Vertebral Points****** |
| Heaviness of the head | Seizures | Incomplete maturation of the brain |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point lies directly behind the root of the tongue and has a direct connection. Its main action is to stimulate speech.