DU26 (Renzhong, “Middle of the Philtrum”) is the Meeting point of DU, LI, ST point of the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the face, on the philtrum, at the junction of the upper third and middle third of the philtrum groove. It rescues collapse, revives consciousness, regulates Governing Vessel, benefits the face.
On the face, on the philtrum, at the junction of the upper third and middle third of the philtrum groove.
Oblique insertion superiorly 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid deep insertion.
Rescues collapse, revives consciousness, regulates Governing Vessel, benefits the face.
Fainting, coma, shock, epilepsy, infantile convulsions, facial paralysis, low back pain.
DU26 is a critical emergency point, renowned for its ability to rescue collapse and revive consciousness, making it indispensable in cases of fainting, shock, or coma. As a meeting point of the DU, LI, and ST meridians, it powerfully regulates the Governing Vessel, benefiting the face and addressing acute lumbar sprain. Its strong stimulating action is also used for epilepsy and infantile convulsions, often paired with PC6 for acute collapse.
DU26 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU26 (Renzhong) is located on the face, on the philtrum, at the junction of the upper third and middle third of the philtrum groove.
DU26 rescues collapse, revives consciousness, regulates Governing Vessel, benefits the face. Common clinical indications include fainting, coma, shock, epilepsy, infantile convulsions, facial paralysis, low back pain.
Oblique insertion superiorly 0.3-0.5 cun. Avoid deep insertion. Caution: ⚠ Direct/scarring moxa traditionally avoided here (face / sensory organ — scar & burn risk).
DU26 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).