DU23 (Shangxing, “Upper Star”) is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the head, 4 cun anterior to DU20, on the midline, and 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. It clears the head, benefits the nose and eyes.
On the head, 4 cun anterior to DU20, on the midline, and 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid deep insertion.
Clears the head, benefits the nose and eyes.
Headache, dizziness, epistaxis, nasal obstruction, eye pain, infantile convulsions.
DU23 is a key point for clearing the head and benefiting the nose and eyes, making it highly effective for frontal headaches, sinusitis, and rhinitis, especially with nasal discharge or obstruction. It is also used for eye conditions such as redness, swelling, and pain, particularly when related to wind-heat affecting the head. Its action on the head makes it useful for calming agitation and improving mental clarity.
DU23 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU23 (Shangxing) is located on the head, 4 cun anterior to DU20, on the midline, and 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.
DU23 clears the head, benefits the nose and eyes. Common clinical indications include headache, dizziness, epistaxis, nasal obstruction, eye pain, infantile convulsions.
Subcutaneous insertion 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid deep insertion.
DU23 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).