DU23 (Shangxing, “Upper Star”) is the Ghost point point of the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the midline of the head, in a palpable depression one cun posterior to the anterior hairline, directly superior to the nose. It clears the head and nose, brightens the eyes, calms the spirit, dispels wind and heat.
On the midline of the head, in a palpable depression one cun posterior to the anterior hairline, directly superior to the nose.
Subcutaneous (transverse) insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun, typically directed posteriorly along the channel.
Clears the head and nose, brightens the eyes, calms the spirit, dispels wind and heat..
Headache, head wind, head wind with dizziness, head heaviness, head pain as if splitting, malarial headache with chills, heat disease with no sweat, epilepsy, eye pain, eye pain that prevents seeing, eye dizziness, inability to see far, mouth and nose bleeding, nosebleed, nasal polyps, nasal congestion, profuse nasal discharge, facial swelling, face turning blue, eye twitching with upward gaze, inability to recognize people, madness, mania, ghost talk, desire to kill people, desire to commit suicide, fright, palpitations, vexation, fever..
Shangxing is a primary point for disorders of the nose, eyes, and mind. Its location on the Governing Vessel and its classical name 'Ghost Hall' highlight its utility for clearing heat and wind from the head to treat nasal congestion, nosebleeds, eye pain, and headaches. Furthermore, its function extends to calming the spirit, making it a crucial point in classical prescriptions for mania, epilepsy, and severe emotional disturbances.
DU23 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU23 (Shangxing) is located on the midline of the head, in a palpable depression one cun posterior to the anterior hairline, directly superior to the nose.
DU23 clears the head and nose, brightens the eyes, calms the spirit, dispels wind and heat. Common clinical indications include headache, head wind, head wind with dizziness, head heaviness, head pain as if splitting, malarial headache with chills, heat disease with no sweat, epilepsy, eye pain, eye pain that prevents seeing, eye dizziness, inability to see far, mouth and nose bleeding, nosebleed, nasal polyps, nasal congestion, profuse nasal discharge, facial swelling, face turning blue, eye twitching with upward gaze, inability to recognize people, madness, mania, ghost talk, desire to kill people, desire to commit suicide, fright, palpitations, vexation, fever.
Subcutaneous (transverse) insertion, 0.5 to 1.0 cun, typically directed posteriorly along the channel.
DU23 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).