DU20 (Baihui, “Hundred Meetings”) is the Meeting point of all Yang meridians point of the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the head, 5 cun directly above the anterior hairline, on the midline, and approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of the two auricles. It lifts yang, calms the spirit, extinguishes wind, benefits the brain.
On the head, 5 cun directly above the anterior hairline, on the midline, and approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of the two auricles.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun, or oblique insertion posteriorly 0.5-1 cun. Avoid deep insertion.
Lifts yang, calms the spirit, extinguishes wind, benefits the brain.
Headache, dizziness, vertigo, prolapse of organs, insomnia, poor memory, epilepsy, stroke, nasal obstruction.
DU20 is a pivotal point, known as the 'Hundred Meetings' due to its status as a meeting point for all Yang meridians, making it highly effective for lifting Yang and addressing prolapse. It is a primary point for calming the spirit, treating anxiety, insomnia, and various mental-emotional disorders. Its ability to extinguish wind makes it crucial for internal wind conditions like dizziness, vertigo, and tremors, while also benefiting the brain for memory and concentration issues. A classic pairing is with Sishencong (EX-HN1) for enhanced calming and cognitive benefits.
DU20 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU20 (Baihui) is located on the head, 5 cun directly above the anterior hairline, on the midline, and approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of the two auricles.
DU20 lifts yang, calms the spirit, extinguishes wind, benefits the brain. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, vertigo, prolapse of organs, insomnia, poor memory, epilepsy, stroke, nasal obstruction.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun, or oblique insertion posteriorly 0.5-1 cun. Avoid deep insertion.
DU20 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).