DU-1 Changqiang - Long Strength
More Spirit Names: Long and Strong, Lasting Strength, Stairway to Heaven, Tortoise Tail
| English: | Long Strong |
| Also Known As: | Long Strength Grow Strong Lasting strength |
Location
- This point is located midway between the coccyx and the anus.
- This point is located on the midline, midway between the coccyx and the anus.
Needling
- Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Straight insertion between the coccyx and rectum, 0.5 to 1cun. Sensation: local distention and soreness extending to the anus.
Command Functions
- Luo-connecting point
- Meeting points of the Conception vessel, Gall Bladder channel and Kidney channel
- One of the 13 Ghost points (Ghost Liar); some lists use REN-1 instead
Actions
- Opens the DU channel and REN channel
- Regulates the Intestines
- Resolves Damp-Heat
- Calms the Mind
- Calms the Shen`
- Treats hemorrhoids
- Benefits the two lower Yin
- Activates the channel
- Alleviates pain
Indications
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Combinations
| UB-40 | UB-57 | M-UE-29 |
The five types of hemorrhoids | The nine types of hemorrhoids (with bleeding) Intestinal Wind (Blood in the stools) | Chronic hemorrhoids |
UB-25 | ||
Prolapse of the rectum Hemorrhoids | Rectal prolapse | Rectal prolapse in children |
UB-27 | DU-12 | |
Difficult urination and defecation Dribbling and retention of urine | Hot constipation (needle DU-1 first) Qi constipation (needle DU-1 first) | Childhood fright epilepsy |
SJ-18 | ||
Childhood epileptic convulsions Childhood vomiting and diarrhea Childhood fright and fear | Pain of the Heart with shortness of breath | Inducing labor |
M-BW-29 | ||
Seizures (prick around the circumference of DU-1, to draw small drops of Blood) | Anal prolapse |
Contraindications
Notes
- This point is frequently used for anal prolapse.
- This point is said to make the penis long and strong.
- Du Luo vessel: Rises from DU-1 along both sides of the spine to the top of the head. At the shoulder blades it joins the UB channel and threads through the spine. Symptoms of the Du Luo: Stiff spinal column, heavy sensation in the head, and tremor of the head.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Long Strength, also known as Stairway to Heaven, is just above the coccyx at the start of the Governor Vessel, which moves us forward into life. It is step one in the journey, a way of sending Heavenly energy out to every Official, and it gives the whole spinal column strength and vitality. It has to do with the backbone, physically and in life, if people step on them. It gives someone direction and strength, resurrects the spirit and greatly strengthens body, mind and spirit. It connects a person at the deepest level with their own root of power in the cosmos, which is strength, survival, passion and sexuality, giving the spine strength to stand straight in the world. It gives the power to see things through, to stay steady when facing adversity and injustice, to hold one's own against another's opinion, and to see difficulty as a teacher and look beyond it. It gives uprightness, endurance and long-haul stability; a powerful reinforcer and a kick in the pants, bringing energy in from the heavens to resurrect the Officials. |
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| Worsley |
Location: On the back midline, at the coccyx tip. |
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From Class
- SI-7, SJ-5, SJ-6, ST-40, Ren-15, BL-58, LI-6, GB-37, LV-5, Du-1 (luo complements): Luo complements: SI-7 endocarditis heat; SJ-6 toxic heat; SJ-5 wind-damp bi; BL-58 heart-attack prodrome; LI-6 edema; ST-40/Ren-15 phlegm; GB-37; LV-5, Du-1 rectification. (Gioioso)
- Exit points of the spirits: Du-20, Du-1, Jingming: Shen leaves through Du-20, po through the anus (Du-1, once Po Men), hun through the eyes (BL-1) or mouth — areas to anoint before burial. (Yuen)
- Month 7: BL-40, BL-57, ST-36, KI-3, Du-1; Gui Pi Tang: Tonify qi and blood, lift the Spleen, strengthen capillaries. (Lewis)
- Bladder–Kidney divergent (1st confluence) & Dai Mai: Kidney divergent from KI-10 to BL-40, up to BL-23, wraps into the Dai Mai connecting Ren, Du and Kidney; frequent UTIs or hemorrhoids may be displaced latency. (Yuen)
- Ren Mai & Du Mai as final reservoirs of the luo system: Du-1 and Ren-15 (luo points of Du and Ren) mirror Batson's venous plexus; Ren and Du hold our deepest karmic patterns underlying chronic illness. (Lewis)
- Jade (Yu) in burial: Stone of completion/eternity: noble burials placed jade in the mouth, rectum, and on Baihui or Yintang under a cap — the three openings where the spirit escapes. (Yuen)
- Anointing the Seven Stars of the Great Dipper: Anoint seven levels of the central axis from Ren-1/Du-1 up to Du-20 so the spirits ascend through the crown; front Ren points can substitute for back Du points. (Lewis)
- Lower dantian 'inner lift' breathing (Ming Men practice): Inhale while subtly lifting the pelvic floor and drawing in the lower abdomen so the 'waters of life' rise to nourish Ming Men fire; exhale softening without collapsing. (Lewis)