DU13 (Taodao, “Taodao”) 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 first thoracic vertebra (T1). This is one vertebral level inferior to DU14 (Dazhui). It clears heat and releases the exterior, expels wind, calms convulsions, and pacifies the spirit.
On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (T1). This is one vertebral level inferior to DU14 (Dazhui).
Slightly superior oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Deep insertion toward the spinal canal is contraindicated.
Clears heat and releases the exterior, expels wind, calms convulsions, and pacifies the spirit..
Malarial disorders with alternating fever and chills, shivering, stiff and rigid spine, headache, heavy head, blurred vision, cold limbs, absence of sweating, convulsions, vexation and fullness, mental confusion, sadness, wind-stroke, aversion to cold, fever, seasonal febrile disease,consumptive disease, five taxations and seven damages..
Taodao is a significant point for treating febrile diseases, particularly those involving alternating fever and chills, such as malaria. Its location just below DU14, the great meeting point of all yang channels, makes it effective for clearing heat from the entire body and releasing the exterior. It is also used for stiffness along the spine and for wind-related conditions like convulsions and headache, reflecting its role in regulating the Du Mai.
DU13 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU13 (Taodao) is located on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra (T1). This is one vertebral level inferior to DU14 (Dazhui).
DU13 clears heat and releases the exterior, expels wind, calms convulsions, and pacifies the spirit. Common clinical indications include malarial disorders with alternating fever and chills, shivering, stiff and rigid spine, headache, heavy head, blurred vision, cold limbs, absence of sweating, convulsions, vexation and fullness, mental confusion, sadness, wind-stroke, aversion to cold, fever, seasonal febrile disease,consumptive disease, five taxations and seven damages.
Slightly superior oblique insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Deep insertion toward the spinal canal is contraindicated.
DU13 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).