DU21 (Qianding, “Qianding”) is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the midline of the head, in a depression in the bone, 1.5 cun posterior to Xinhui (DU22). This places it 3 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. It dispels wind, clears the head, calms the spirit, and benefits children with convulsive disorders.
On the midline of the head, in a depression in the bone, 1.5 cun posterior to Xinhui (DU22). This places it 3 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun, directed posteriorly or anteriorly.
Dispels wind, clears the head, calms the spirit, and benefits children with convulsive disorders..
Head wind, dizziness, vertigo, facial redness and swelling, edema, pediatric epilepsy, pediatric fright wind, convulsions, clonic spasm (chongni), vertex swelling, nasal congestion with clear discharge preceding seizures, acute pediatric fright wind..
Qianding is a key point for addressing wind affecting the head and spirit, particularly in pediatric cases. Its primary classical application is for various forms of epilepsy and convulsions (, ), especially when preceded by symptoms like nasal discharge or vertex swelling. It is also indicated for wind-related dizziness and facial swelling in adults. The classical emphasis on treating pediatric fright wind and epilepsy suggests its role in calming internal wind and pacifying the Shen.
DU21 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU21 (Qianding) is located on the midline of the head, in a depression in the bone, 1.5 cun posterior to Xinhui (DU22). This places it 3 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
DU21 dispels wind, clears the head, calms the spirit, and benefits children with convulsive disorders. Common clinical indications include head wind, dizziness, vertigo, facial redness and swelling, edema, pediatric epilepsy, pediatric fright wind, convulsions, clonic spasm (chongni), vertex swelling, nasal congestion with clear discharge preceding seizures, acute pediatric fright wind.
Transverse (subcutaneous) insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun, directed posteriorly or anteriorly.
DU21 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).