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Du 1
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Chinese Name:
Changqiang (English translation: Long Strong)
Location:
Below the tip of the coccyx, at the midpoint
between the tip of the coccyx and the anus.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the Du Vessel
Crossing point of the Du Vessel and the Kidney and Spleen Meridians
Indications:
- Diarrhea, blood in the stools, constipation,
hemorrhoids, prolapse of the rectum
- Manic psychosis, epilepsy
Functions:
Regulates the Du and Ren Vessels, treats hemorrhoids, activates the meridian,
benefits the coccyx, alleviates pain.
Notes:
Luo-Connecting
points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases
of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic
diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically,
Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the
treatment of diseases.
Needling:
Oblique insertion .8 - 1.0 cun right in front of the coccyx. 
Perpendicular insertion can easily injure the rectum. |
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