Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 27, Dui Duan
兌端, duì duān, "Extremity of the Month"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Chun Shang Duan	chún shàng duān	唇上端	Upper Extremity of the Lip
Dui Tong Dui	duì tōng duì	兌通兌	Mouth Means Edge
Zhuang Gu	zhuàng gǔ	壯骨	Bone Strengthener

Meridian: Du Mai (Governing Vessel)	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM On the labial tubercle of the upper lip, on the vermilion border between the philtrum and upper lip. Deadman On the midline, at the junction of the margin of the upper lip and the philtrum.
Innervation: The buccal branch of the facial nerve, and the branch of the infraorbital nerve.	Vasculature: The superior labial artery and vein.
Cautions: avoid use with Moxa No cautions at this time	Technique: CAM Puncture obliquely upward 0.2-0.3 inch. Deadman

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Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 27, Dui Duan兌端, duì duān, "Extremity of the Month"

Du Mai (Governing Vessel) 27, Dui Duan
兌端, duì duān, "Extremity of the Month"