DU18 (Qiangjian, “Qiangjian”) is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the posterior midline of the head, 1.5 cun superior to the external occipital protuberance, or 4 cun superior to the posterior hairline. This places it 1.5 cun posterior to Houding (DU19) and 3 cun posterior to Baihui (DU20). It extinguishes interior wind, calms the spirit, alleviates pain, and pacifies the stomach.
On the posterior midline of the head, 1.5 cun superior to the external occipital protuberance, or 4 cun superior to the posterior hairline. This places it 1.5 cun posterior to Houding (DU19) and 3 cun posterior to Baihui (DU20).
Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun, directed either anteriorly or posteriorly.
Extinguishes interior wind, calms the spirit, alleviates pain, and pacifies the stomach..
Headache, dizziness, brain-spinning vertigo, vexation of the heart, vomiting of frothy saliva, stiff neck, inability to turn the head, epilepsy with convulsions, manic running, inability to sleep, head shaking, wry mouth, mouth cannot be closed to hold water or gruel, pain as if the head is being pierced by a cone, neck feeling as if it is being pulled out, pain in the mouth..
Qiangjian is a significant point for addressing severe disturbances of the spirit and the brain, such as epilepsy, mania, and extreme dizziness. Its ability to extinguish wind and calm the spirit makes it effective for conditions involving involuntary movements like convulsions and head shaking. It also treats local symptoms like severe headache and neck stiffness, particularly when they are associated with internal wind or phlegm obstructing the orifices.
DU18 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU18 (Qiangjian) is located on the posterior midline of the head, 1.5 cun superior to the external occipital protuberance, or 4 cun superior to the posterior hairline. This places it 1.5 cun posterior to Houding (DU19) and 3 cun posterior to Baihui (DU20).
DU18 extinguishes interior wind, calms the spirit, alleviates pain, and pacifies the stomach. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, brain-spinning vertigo, vexation of the heart, vomiting of frothy saliva, stiff neck, inability to turn the head, epilepsy with convulsions, manic running, inability to sleep, head shaking, wry mouth, mouth cannot be closed to hold water or gruel, pain as if the head is being pierced by a cone, neck feeling as if it is being pulled out, pain in the mouth.
Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun, directed either anteriorly or posteriorly.
DU18 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).