DU6 (Jizhong, “Center of the Spine”) is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11). It benefits the spine, calms the spirit, regulates the intestines.
On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11).
Oblique insertion superiorly 0.5-1 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Benefits the spine, calms the spirit, regulates the intestines.
Low back pain, stiffness of the spine, epilepsy, infantile convulsions, diarrhea, hemorrhoids.
DU6 is a significant point for spinal disorders, especially rigidity and pain along the Governing Vessel. Its ability to calm the spirit makes it useful for epilepsy, mania, and other mental-emotional disturbances when associated with internal wind or phlegm. It also regulates the intestines, addressing issues like prolapse of the rectum or hemorrhoids. It is often paired with DU16 for severe spinal stiffness.
DU6 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU6 (Jizhong) is located on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra (T11).
DU6 benefits the spine, calms the spirit, regulates the intestines. Common clinical indications include low back pain, stiffness of the spine, epilepsy, infantile convulsions, diarrhea, hemorrhoids.
Oblique insertion superiorly 0.5-1 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
DU6 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).