DU21 (Qianding, “Before the Vertex”) is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the head, 1.5 cun anterior to DU20, on the midline, and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. It clears the head, calms the spirit.
On the head, 1.5 cun anterior to DU20, on the midline, and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid deep insertion.
Clears the head, calms the spirit.
Headache, dizziness, vertigo, epilepsy, infantile convulsions.
DU21 is primarily used for clearing the head and calming the spirit, particularly effective for frontal headaches, dizziness, and vertigo. It helps to alleviate mental fogginess and can be beneficial in cases of anxiety or restlessness where the disturbance manifests in the head. Its location makes it useful for local issues such as nasal congestion or eye pain stemming from upper body heat or wind.
DU21 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU21 (Qianding) is located on the head, 1.5 cun anterior to DU20, on the midline, and 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
DU21 clears the head, calms the spirit. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, vertigo, epilepsy, infantile convulsions.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid deep insertion.
DU21 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).