DU26 (Renzhong, “Renzhong”) is the Ghost point point of the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the midline of the face, within the philtrum (the vertical groove below the nose), approximately one-third of the distance from the base of the nose to the upper border of the lip. It restores consciousness, revives from collapse, calms the spirit, benefits the face and nose, and alleviates acute lumbar pain.
On the midline of the face, within the philtrum (the vertical groove below the nose), approximately one-third of the distance from the base of the nose to the upper border of the lip.
Insert obliquely upward 0.3 to 0.5 cun, or prick to bleed.
Restores consciousness, revives from collapse, calms the spirit, benefits the face and nose, and alleviates acute lumbar pain..
Loss of consciousness, corpse-like collapse (shi jue), epilepsy, madness, convulsions, lockjaw, deviation of the mouth, facial swelling, water swelling where the philtrum is full, eye twitching, inability to consume water or liquids, drooling, nosebleed, nasal congestion, nasal polyps, loss of smell, acute lumbar pain, mutual pulling in epilepsy, evil-induced epilepsy, cold and heat..
DU26 is the primary point for reviving consciousness from fainting, collapse, or seizure, making it a crucial first-aid point. Its strong action of opening the orifices and calming the spirit is applied in acute emergencies and for severe psychiatric disorders like mania. It is also a distal point for acute lumbar sprain, often producing immediate relief, and is effective for facial paralysis and nasal disorders.
DU26 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU26 (Renzhong) is located on the midline of the face, within the philtrum (the vertical groove below the nose), approximately one-third of the distance from the base of the nose to the upper border of the lip.
DU26 restores consciousness, revives from collapse, calms the spirit, benefits the face and nose, and alleviates acute lumbar pain. Common clinical indications include loss of consciousness, corpse-like collapse (shi jue), epilepsy, madness, convulsions, lockjaw, deviation of the mouth, facial swelling, water swelling where the philtrum is full, eye twitching, inability to consume water or liquids, drooling, nosebleed, nasal congestion, nasal polyps, loss of smell, acute lumbar pain, mutual pulling in epilepsy, evil-induced epilepsy, cold and heat.
Insert obliquely upward 0.3 to 0.5 cun, or prick to bleed.
DU26 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).