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DU-1 Changqiang (Long Strong) - the Luo-Connecting point of the Du Mai, for haemorrhoids and prolapse.
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Governing Vessel 2 (DU 2) Yao Shu — Lumbar Shu
DU-2 Yaoshu (Lumbar Shu) - benefits the lower back and the lower orifices.
Read More »Governing Vessel 3 (DU 3) Yao Yang Guan — Lumbar Yang Gate
DU-3 Yaoyangguan (Lumbar Yang Gate) - a principal point for the lower back and legs.
Read More »Governing Vessel 4 (DU 4) Ming Men — Gate of Life
DU-4 Mingmen (Gate of Life) - the principal point for tonifying Kidney yang and the source qi.
Read More »Governing Vessel 5 (DU 5) Xuan Shu — Suspended Pivot
DU-5 Xuanshu (Suspended Pivot) - strengthens the Spleen and benefits the lower back.
Read More »Governing Vessel 6 (DU 6) Ji Zhong — Spine Centre
DU-6 Jizhong (Spine Centre) - strengthens the Spleen and resolves damp.
Read More »Governing Vessel 7 (DU 7) Zhong Shu — Central Pivot
DU-7 Zhongshu (Central Pivot) - harmonises the middle burner and benefits the back.
Read More »Governing Vessel 8 (DU 8) Jin Suo — Sinew Contraction
DU-8 Jinsuo (Sinew Contraction) - extinguishes wind and relaxes the sinews.
Read More »Governing Vessel 9 (DU 9) Zhi Yang — Reaching Yang
DU-9 Zhiyang (Reaching Yang) - resolves damp-heat and jaundice and regulates the chest.
Read More »Governing Vessel 10 (DU 10) Ling Tai — Spirit Tower
DU-10 Lingtai (Spirit Tower) - clears heat and benefits the skin; classic for boils and carbuncles.
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