DU-25 Suliao
| English: | White Crevice |
| Also Known As: | Tip of the Nose |
Location
- On the midline at the tip of the nose.
- At the center of the tip of the nose.
Needling
- Perpendicular insertion 0.2 to 0.3 cun.
- Transverse insertion directed superiorly 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: soreness and numbness extending throughout the nose.
- Prick to bleed.
Command Functions
Actions
- Benefits the nose
- Raises the Yang
- Restores Qi
- Clears the senses
- Drains Heat
Indications
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Combinations
| M-HN-23 | ||
Wind epilepsy | Septic shock | Bradycardia Low Blood pressure |
Brandy nose | Epistaxis | Electrical shock |
Contraindications
- Contraindicated for moxibustion.
Notes
- Recently, this point has been found to reduce alcohol intoxication by redirecting the route of elimination from the Liver to the Lungs, thereby increasing the volume of alcohol present in the expired air.
- This point has been shown to be very effective in restoring consciousness,
From Class
- Du-25 / Jinjin-Yuye (extra points): Close the third eye: eyes to nose tip (Du-25), tongue curled back pressing Jinjin and Yuye — generates saliva, holds yin; used in microcosmic orbit. (Yuen)
- Du-26, Du-25, PC-6, PC-9 (resuscitation sequence): Deep Du-26 and Du-25 then shallow PC-6 and PC-9 bring Wei qi to the chest and heart; repeat for brain trauma when consciousness doesn't return. (Gioioso)
- Wang Qingren resuscitation protocol: Du-26, Du-25, PC-6 (shallow), PC-9 (shallow): Brings circulation back into the brain and Wei qi back in after loss of consciousness/brain injury (originally from cardiology). (Gioioso)