Chinese Name:
Shuigou (English translation: Water Trough)
Location:
On the face, at the junction of the superior
1/3 and middle 1/3 of the philtrum.
Classification:
Crossing point on the DU Vessel with the Large Intestine and Stomach Meridians
Indications:
- Syncope, heatstroke, coma, mental disorders,
trismus.
- Manic psychosis, epilepsy
- Acute lumbar pain
- Gastric pain, wry mouth, swelling of the
face
Functions:
Resuscitates, treats acute lumbar sprain, benefits the nose.
Notes:
Du 26 is used for emergency treatment.
Needling:
Oblique insertion upwards .3 - .5 cun. |