DU10 (Lingtai, “Spirit Tower”) is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra. It clears heat, alleviates cough, and calms the spirit.
On the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra.
Oblique insertion superiorly 0.5-1 cun. Caution: pneumothorax.
Clears heat, alleviates cough, and calms the spirit.
Cough, asthma, back pain, furuncles.
Lingtai, 'Spirit Tower,' is a significant point on the Du Meridian for clearing heat, especially from the Lung and Heart, and calming the spirit. It is primarily used for cough, asthma, and chest oppression due to lung heat, as well as for anxiety and palpitations. Its location on the thoracic spine makes it effective for regulating the Qi of the chest and upper back. It is often paired with Dingchuan for asthma and cough.
DU10 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU10 (Lingtai) is located on the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 6th thoracic vertebra.
DU10 clears heat, alleviates cough, and calms the spirit. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, back pain, furuncles.
Oblique insertion superiorly 0.5-1 cun. Caution: pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
DU10 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).