DU12 (Shenzhu, “Shenzhu”) is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3). It calms the spirit, extinguishes internal wind, tonifies the Lung, clears heat, and strengthens the spine.
On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3).
Slightly superior oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Deep insertion carries a risk of puncturing the spinal canal.
Calms the spirit, extinguishes internal wind, tonifies the Lung, clears heat, and strengthens the spine..
Epilepsy, convulsions (especially in children), mania with desire to kill, manic running, delirious speech, seeing ghosts, fright, unhappiness, spinal rigidity with opisthotonos, head pain, body heat, infantile fright epilepsy, wind epilepsy, aversion to people and fire, cough, back pain..
Shenzhu is a primary point for treating epilepsy, convulsions, and severe mental-emotional disorders like mania, especially when characterized by wind and heat. Its name 'Body Pillar' also highlights its importance for spinal stiffness and pain. It is a key point in pediatrics for treating infantile convulsions and fright epilepsy, often with moxibustion.
DU12 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU12 (Shenzhu) is located on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra (T3).
DU12 calms the spirit, extinguishes internal wind, tonifies the Lung, clears heat, and strengthens the spine. Common clinical indications include epilepsy, convulsions (especially in children), mania with desire to kill, manic running, delirious speech, seeing ghosts, fright, unhappiness, spinal rigidity with opisthotonos, head pain, body heat, infantile fright epilepsy, wind epilepsy, aversion to people and fire, cough, back pain.
Slightly superior oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Deep insertion carries a risk of puncturing the spinal canal.
DU12 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).