Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 18, Qiang Jian
強間, qiáng jiān, "Unyielding Space"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Da Ya	dà yǔ	大羽	Great Feather

Meridian: Du Mai (Governing Vessel)	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM 4 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline and 1.5 cun above Naohu (DU-17). Deadman At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to Naohu Du 17, midway between Fengfu Du 16 an Baihui Du 20.
Innervation: The branch of the great occipital nerve.	Vasculature: The branches of the occipital arteries and veins of the both sides.
Cautions: No cautions at this time	Technique: CAM Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Deadman

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Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 18, Qiang Jian強間, qiáng jiān, "Unyielding Space"

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 18, Qiang Jian
強間, qiáng jiān, "Unyielding Space"