DU21 (Qianding, “Qianding”) is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the midline of the head, 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun anterior to DU20 (Baihui). It dispels wind, clears the head, calms the spirit, and benefits children with convulsive disorders.
On the midline of the head, 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun anterior to DU20 (Baihui).
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.
Classical text; the translation was prepared with AI and is not clinical advice.
《黃帝明堂灸經》 Huángdì Míngtáng Jiǔjīng — The Yellow Emperor's Bright Hall Moxibustion Classic, Tang · 卷上 · 正人形第十八 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
前頂 一穴，在囟會後一寸，直鼻中央陷者中。 灸三壯。 主頭風目眩，頭皮腫，小兒驚癇病也According to this text, DU21 lies 1 cun behind DU22, in the hollow directly above the middle of the nose, and receives 3 moxa cones; it records use for head wind with dizziness, swelling of the scalp, and fright epilepsy in children.
《醫學綱目·刺灸》 Yīxué Gāngmù · Cìjiǔ — Outline of Medicine: Needling and Moxibustion, Lou Ying, 1565 · 卷之八·陰陽臟腑部 · 穴法下 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
前頂一穴，在囟會上一寸五分骨陷中，是穴督脈氣所發，刺入一分，可灸三壯至七七壯，針入三分，留七呼，瀉五吸According to this text, DU21 lies in the bony hollow 1.5 cun above DU22, where the qi of the governor vessel emerges; it gives insertion of 0.1 cun, moxa from 3 up to 49 cones, and elsewhere needling 0.3 cun retained for seven breaths with draining over five inhalations.
DU21 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU21 (Qianding) is located on the midline of the head, 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline and 1.5 cun anterior to DU20 (Baihui).
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).