Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 24, Shen Ting
神庭, shén tíng, "Spirit Court"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Fa Jifǎ jì髮際Hairline
Meridian
Meridian:
Du Mai (Governing Vessel)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.
  • Deadman
At the top of the head on the midline, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 0.5 cun anterior to Shangxing Du 23.
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the frontal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the frontal artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch, or prick to cause bleeding.
  • Deadman

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