Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 26, Shui Gou (Ren Zhong)
水溝 (人中), shuǐ gōu (rén zhōng), "Water Trough ( human center)"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Bi Ren Zhongbí rén zhōng鼻人中Nose Human Center
Gui Gongguǐ gōng鬼宮Ghost Palace
Gui Ke Tingguǐ kè tīng鬼客廳Ghost Reception Room
Gui Shiguǐ shì鬼市Ghost Market
Ren Zhongrén zhōng人中Human Center
Meridian
Meridian:
Du Mai (Governing Vessel)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
At the junction of the upper third and middle third of the philtrum.
  • Deadman
Above the upper lip on the midline, at the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum.
Innervation
Innervation:
The buccal branch of the facial nerve, and the branch of the intraorbital nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The superior labial artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
  • avoid use with Moxa
    •
No cautions at this time
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture obliquely upward 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman

Special Groups:
  • Ghost Palace Ghost Point

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