POINT: DU-1 (GOVERNING VESSEL-1)
| English: | Long Strong |
| Also Known As: | Long Strength Grow Strong Lasting strength |
- This point is located midway between the coccyx and the anus.
- This point is located on the midline, midway between the coccyx and the anus.
- Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Straight insertion between the coccyx and rectum, 0.5 to 1cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness extending to the anus.
- Luo-connecting point
- Meeting points of the Conception vessel, Gall Bladder channel and Kidney channel
- Opens the DU channel and REN channel
- Regulates the Intestines
- Resolves Damp-Heat
- Calms the Mind
- Calms the Shen`
- Treats hemorrhoids
- Benefits the two lower Yin
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
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UB-57 |
M-UE-29 |
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The five types of hemorrhoids |
The nine types of hemorrhoids (with bleeding) Intestinal Wind (Blood in the stools) |
Chronic hemorrhoids |
UB-25 |
UB-25 |
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Prolapse of the rectum Hemorrhoids |
Rectal prolapse |
Rectal prolapse in children |
UB-27 |
LIV-1 |
DU-12 |
Difficult urination and defecation Dribbling and retention of urine |
Hot constipation (needle DU-1 first) Qi constipation (needle DU-1 first) |
Childhood fright epilepsy |
SJ-18 |
LIV-14 |
LI-4 |
Childhood epileptic convulsions Childhood vomiting and diarrhea Childhood fright and fear |
Pain of the Heart with shortness of breath |
Inducing labor |
UB-25 |
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Seizures (prick around the circumference of DU-1, to draw small drops of Blood) |
Anal prolapse |
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- This point is frequently used for anal prolapse.
- This point is said to make the penis long and strong.