Luo point: Du Channel
LOCATION: Midway between the tip of the coccyx and the anus, locating the point in the prone
position.
IMAGE: A reference to the point's function of strengthening the spine and Du channel-- running in
a "long" line up the back. Also a reference to DU 1's function of treating impotence.
FUNCTIONS: Opens the Conception & Governing Channels
Regulates the Intestines
Calms Spirit, Clears Blood Heat, Disperses Swelling, Harmonizes Yin & Yang, Prevents Rectal
Prolapse, Sedates Pain, Strengthens Low Back, Stops Diarrhea, Stops Spasms & Pain
INDICATIONS:
cloudy & turbid urine
diarrhea
eczema of the scrotum
hemorrhoids
impotence
inducing labor
infantile convulsions
loss of sperm
madness
prolapsed anus
psychosis
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Stiffness in the spine because it's the Luo point and beginning of Luo vessel.
Main point for constipation, hemorrhoids
