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This point, posterior to the vertex, relieves headache, calms the spirit and extinguishes wind.
Location
On the head, on the midline, 5.5 cun superior to the posterior hairline (1.5 cun posterior to DU-20).
Anatomy
On the epicranial aponeurosis; the anastomosis of the occipital and superficial temporal arteries; the greater occipital nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Relieves headache and dizziness
- Calms the spirit and extinguishes wind
Indications
Headache and dizziness, insomnia, epilepsy, and stiff neck.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, transverse insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With DU-20 for headache and insomnia.
Classical Text References
A point of the Du Mai near the vertex.
Cautions & Contraindications
None specific.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.