DU-19 Houding - Posterior Summit
More Spirit Names: Behind the Vertex, Posterior Vertex
| English: | Behind the Crown |
| Also Known As: | Posterior Vertex Posterior Summit |
Location
- At the back of the head on the midline, 1.5 cun directly superior to DU-18 Qiangjian and 1.5 cun posterior to DU-20 Baihui.
- 5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5 cun directly above DU-18 Qiangjian.
- 1.5 cun behind DU-20 Baihui, near the vertex.
Needling
- Transverse insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
- Puncture subcutaneously 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Slanted insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Command Functions
- Sea of Marrow point
Actions
- Eliminates Wind
- Alleviates pain
- Calms the Shen
- Opens the Mind's orifices
Indications
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Combinations
| REN-15 | ||
Severe anxiety | Wind dizziness | Wind dizziness One-sided headache |
GB-36 | ||
Pain in the neck with aversion to Wind-Cold | Pain of the head and nape | Pain of the head and eyes |
DU-20 | ||
Calms mania |
Contraindications
Notes
- This is a main point for severe anxiety.
- Use this point when crisis is imminent.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Posterior Summit brings calm and unity to the mind and spirit. This is the summit for when everything has already blown up, when the person feels under huge pressure inside and cannot take any more strain. This yang summit eases the strain so the Officials can stop struggling and settle into a more harmonious way of being. Imagine leading the Officials up to the heavenly masters, the elders and ancestors who have heard it all before: like pouring oil on troubled water, they let each Official air its grievances and share their teachings, then calm things down so everyone goes home relaxed. It calls a summit meeting, gathering the wisdom of all the elders, the wise, the leaders and rulers, and the ancestors, getting above the situation for a view from on high. |
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| Worsley |
Location: 5½ ACI above DU-15, on the midline of the head. |
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From Class
- Wind-draining points: Du-16, Du-19, Du-20, GB-37, GB-20, GB-21: Draining liver wind too fast causes dizziness (re-triggering content); marijuana disinhibits the liver too quickly (red eyes, dry mouth, then paranoia).
- Postnatal depression — Heart-Blood deficiency points: HT-5, HT-7, Ren-14, Ren-15, BL-15, LV-8, Du-20, Ren-4, ST-36, SP-6, Du-19, PC-6; reinforcing (Du-19 even); moxa applicable. (Maciocia)