Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 16, Feng Fu
風府, fēng fǔ, "Wind Mansion"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
She Benshé běn舌本Tongue Root
Si Bensī běn思本Root of Preoccupation
Cao Xicáo xī曹谿Cao's Ravine
Xing Xingxīng xīng惺惺Clearheadedness
Gui Xueguǐ xuè鬼穴Ghost Hole
Gui Linguǐ lín鬼林Ghost Forest
Gui Zhenguǐ zhěn鬼枕Ghost Pillow
Meridian
Meridian:
Du Mai (Governing Vessel)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
1 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between m. trapezius of both sides.
  • Deadman
On the midline at the nape of the neck, in the depression immediately below the EOP.
Innervation
Innervation:
No innervation data at this time
Vasculature
Vasculature:
No vasculature data at this time
Cautions
Cautions:
Deep puncture is not advisable. Medullary bulb is in the deep layer, special attention should be paid in acupuncture.
  • avoid use with Moxa
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Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.8 inch. Deep puncture is not advisable. Medullary bulb is in the deep layer, special attention should be paid in acupuncture.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Palace of Wind Window of the Sky Point
  • Ghost Pillow Ghost Point
  • Sea of Marrow Seas Point

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