DU8 (Jinsuo, “Sinew Contraction”) 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 ninth thoracic vertebra (T9). It relaxes sinews, calms the spirit, extinguishes wind.
On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9).
Oblique insertion superiorly 0.5-1 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Relaxes sinews, calms the spirit, extinguishes wind.
Epilepsy, convulsions, stiffness of the spine, low back pain.
DU8 is a crucial point for relaxing sinews, particularly in cases of spasm, rigidity, and opisthotonos, often due to internal wind. Its name, 'Sinew Contraction,' directly reflects this primary function. It also effectively calms the spirit and extinguishes wind, making it valuable for epilepsy, mania, and childhood convulsions. It is empirically used for tremors and spasms, often with DU16.
DU8 is one of 28 points on the Governing Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
DU8 (Jinsuo) is located on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra (T9).
DU8 relaxes sinews, calms the spirit, extinguishes wind. Common clinical indications include epilepsy, convulsions, stiffness of the spine, low back pain.
Oblique insertion superiorly 0.5-1 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
DU8 is a point on the Governing Vessel Meridian (Dū Mài).