Meaning

Unyielding Space.

Localization

At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Naohu DU.17, midway between Fengfu DU.16 and Baihui DU.20..

Functions

Eyes and head enlightenment, quiets the spirit.

Indications

- Localized diseases: headache in the back of the head with the transition to the crown and simultaneous rotation of the head.
- Disorders of the mind: convulsions, anxiety, insomnia, depression.
- Features: nausea in the setting of intracranial pressure, neurogenic vomiting.

Needling Method

Puncture obliquely upward 0.5 - 0.8 cun. Cauterization.