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Changqiang (DU-1), “Long Strong”, is the Luo-Connecting point of the Governing Vessel. It benefits the lower orifices, treats haemorrhoids and rectal prolapse and calms the spirit.
Location
Below the tip of the coccyx, midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus, located with the patient prone or in knee-chest position.
Anatomy
Between the tip of the coccyx and the anus; the inferior rectal artery; the coccygeal nerve and the inferior rectal nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Benefits the lower orifices (anus and genitals)
- Treats haemorrhoids and rectal prolapse
- Calms the spirit and stops spasm
Indications
Haemorrhoids, rectal prolapse, constipation and diarrhoea, anal pain and bleeding, and epilepsy and mania.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, inserted obliquely upward close to the front of the coccyx (not into the rectum).
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With DU-20 and BL-57 for haemorrhoids and prolapse.
Classical Text References
The Luo-Connecting point of the Du Mai; a meeting point with the Kidney and Gall Bladder channels.
Cautions & Contraindications
Insert close to the coccyx to avoid puncturing the rectum.
Latest Research
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