NAME
DUIDUAN
LOCATION
At the lower tip of the philtrum
On the midline, at the junction of the margin of the upper
lip and the philtrum.
On the labial tubercle of the upper lip, on the vermilion
border, between the philtrum and the upper lip.
NEEDLING
Slanted insertion, 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
Oblique insertion directed superiorly, 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Clears Heat
Generates Fluids
Benefits the mouth
Calms the Shen
INDICATIONS
Vomiting
Vomiting of foam
Occluded nose
Rhinopolypus
Seizures
Stomatitis
Mania-depression
Epilepsy
Lockjaw
Dark urine
Lip twitching
Ulceration of the mouth
Foul breath
Swelling and pain of the gums
Dry tongue
Wasting and thirsting disorder with much drinking
Swelling and stiffness of the lips
Ceaseless nosebleed
Nasal congestion
Mental disorders
COMBINATIONS
| GB-16 Muchuang GB-17 Zhengying SJ-21 Ermen | HT-3 Shaohai GB-13 Benshen | LI-19 Kouheliao PC-8 Laogong |
| Stiffness of the lips Upper jaw pain from tooth decay | Vomiting of foam | Incessant nosebleed |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
This point is used as first aid for toothache and oral thrush.