DU-13 Taodao - Kiln Path
More Spirit Names: Kiln Way, Road to Happiness, Way of Happiness, Molded Path
| English: | Way of Happiness |
| Also Known As: | Kiln Way Kiln Path Moulded Path The Road to Happiness |
Location
- Inferior to the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra on the posterior midline.
- Between the spinous processes of the first and second thoracic vertebra.
- On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra.
- Note: this point is located one intervertebral space below C-7.
Needling
- Straight insertion, pointed slightly upward, 1 to 1.5 cun. Sensation: Local distention and soreness extending downward to both shoulders.
- Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Puncture obliquely upward, 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Caution: the spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body type.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
Command Functions
- Intersecting point with the Urinary Bladder channel
Actions
- Releases the Exterior
- Regulates the Shao Yang
- Tonifies Wei Qi
- Disperses Lung Qi
- Calms the Shen
- Clears Heat and Fire
- Treats malaria
- Regulates the DUchannel
- Dispels Wind
- Dispels Wind-Heat
- Relaxes the sinews
- Clears residual Heat
Indications
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Combinations
| UB-13 | ||
Malaria | Seizures | Fever Seasonal fever |
SI-3 | ||
Headache | Visual dizziness Dizziness of vision with bursting eye pain |
Contraindications
Notes
- Moulded and kiln refer to ceramic amulets the Taoists wore to ward off evil spirits believed responsible for fevers and other disorders.
- This is the start of the spiritual ascent to the head.
- This point is mostly used to release the Exterior and dispel Wind-Heat.
- This is an important point in the treatment of malaria due to its ability to clear Heat from the DU channel.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Kiln Path is the road to happiness, where the spirit begins its climb to the head. 'Kiln' refers to the ceramic amulets Daoists wore against evil spirits. Here, following the guidance of the Governor Vessel, a person's life can take shape, and the point asks: what is their path, and how do we firm that up? It assumes the foundation is in place and asks how to lift this person toward a higher plane of consciousness. It provides heat, affection and happiness, warming the spirit. Like clay hardening in the kiln, it gives solidity, form and structure to the happy path; think of the tragedy if this road is cut off. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the back midline, in the dip between the T1 and T2 spinous processes. |
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