POINT: DU-13 (GOVERNING VESSEL-13)
| English: | Way of Happiness |
| Also Known As: | Kiln Way Kiln Path Moulded Path The Road to Happiness |
- Inferior to the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra on the posterior midline.
- Between the spinous processes of the first and second thoracic vertebra.
- On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra.
- Note: this point is located one intervertebral space below C-7.
- Straight insertion, pointed slightly upward, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: Local distention and soreness extending downward to both shoulders.
- Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Puncture obliquely upward, 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Caution: the spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body type.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Intersecting point with the Urinary Bladder channel
- Releases the Exterior
- Regulates the Shao Yang
- Tonifies Wei Qi
- Disperses Lung Qi
- Calms the Shen
- Clears Heat and Fire
- Treats malaria
- Regulates the DU channel
- Dispels Wind
- Dispels Wind-Heat
- Relaxes the sinews
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- Moulded and kiln refer to ceramic amulets the Taoists wore to ward off evil spirits believed responsible for fevers and other disorders.
- This is the start of the spiritual ascent to the head.
- This point is mostly used to release the Exterior and dispel Wind-Heat.
- This is an important point in the treatment of malaria due to its ability to clear Heat from the DU channel.