DU 1
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DU 1 Chang Qiang 長強

“Long Strong” “Lasting Strength”

CHANG long

QIANG strong, forceful

Other Names


Location and Needling:

Midway between tip of coccyx and the anus.
Perpendicular 0.5 – 1 cun

Contraindications and Cautions


Functions

Du Mai,
Lo Connecting Point of Du Mai, Longitudinal Lo vessel departs here traveling to DU-16. Intersection with KD and GB meridians.

Meeting with Ren Mai at REN-1.

Benefits the two lower yin (orifices), clears heat in blood or damp heat in LJ, treats Hemorrhoids
Activates Channel and alleviates pain, strengthens the spine
Sedates rising Yang, Calms the Shen
Tonifies KDs and strengthens Yang, regulates meridian Qi, harmonizes Yin and Yang, activates meridians and stabilizes condition preceding death.
Spirit of Point: Generates power and strength throughout body and the mind. Calms the mind and spirit. Pulls energy down from head.


Signs and Symptoms


Clinical Research


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Footnote:


11 Mar 2012 04:34
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