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DU-21 Qianding (Before the Vertex) - relieves headache and benefits the nose.
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Governing Vessel 22 (DU 22) Xin Hui — Fontanelle Meeting
DU-22 Xinhui (Fontanelle Meeting) - benefits the nose and head; needling forbidden in infants.
Read More »Governing Vessel 23 (DU 23) Shang Xing — Upper Star
DU-23 Shangxing (Upper Star) - the principal local point for the nose.
Read More »Governing Vessel 24 (DU 24) Shen Ting — Spirit Court
DU-24 Shenting (Spirit Court) - calms the spirit and benefits the nose and head.
Read More »Governing Vessel 25 (DU 25) Su Liao — White Bone-Hole
DU-25 Suliao (White Bone-Hole) - at the tip of the nose; restores consciousness and benefits the nose.
Read More »Governing Vessel 26 (DU 26) Shui Gou — Water Trough (Renzhong)
DU-26 Shuigou (Renzhong, Water Trough) - the principal point for restoring consciousness and acute back sprain.
Read More »Governing Vessel 27 (DU 27) Dui Duan — Extremity of the Mouth
DU-27 Duiduan (Extremity of the Mouth) - benefits the mouth, lips and gums and calms the spirit.
Read More »Governing Vessel 28 (DU 28) Yin Jiao — Gum Intersection
DU-28 Yinjiao (Gum Intersection) - the last point of the Du Mai; benefits the gums and nose.
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