DU7 (Zhongshu, “Zhongshu”) is the Front-Mu of the Bladder point of the Governing Vessel Meridian. It is located on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10). It regulates menstruation, tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, strengthens the spine.
On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10).
Oblique insertion superiorly, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Needling this point carries a risk of puncturing the spinal canal.
Regulates menstruation, tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, strengthens the spine..
Amenorrhea, infertility in women due to uterine coldness, irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, lumbar stiffness, back pain, poor appetite, emaciation..
Classically, Zhongshu's primary role is gynecological, specifically for amenorrhea and infertility from cold. Its location on the spine also implies a local effect for back stiffness and pain, though this is less emphasized in the provided texts. The Great Compendium's unique classification of this Du Mai point as the Bladder's Front-Mu point is a significant, though unusual, classical theory that suggests a direct influence on the urinary system.
DU7 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU7 (Zhongshu) is located on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra (T10).
DU7 regulates menstruation, tonifies the Spleen and Stomach, strengthens the spine. Common clinical indications include amenorrhea, infertility in women due to uterine coldness, irregular menstruation, abdominal pain, lumbar stiffness, back pain, poor appetite, emaciation.
Oblique insertion superiorly, 0.5 to 1.0 cun. Needling this point carries a risk of puncturing the spinal canal.
DU7 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).