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DU 02 (GV 2)

Pinyin Name & English Translation
Yaoshu, Lumbar Shu (Door)

Location
On the hiatus of the sacrum.

Indications
Irregular menstruation, pain and stiffness of the lower back, hemorrhoids, muscular atrophy of the lwer extremities, epilepsy.

Traditional Action
Extinguishes interior wind, calms spasms and convulsions, strengthens low back.

Contraindications


References:

Maciocia, Giovanni.  The Foundations of Chinese Medicine. London: Churchill Livingstone, 1989

O’Connor, John and Bensky, Dan, trans. Acupuncture, A Comprehensive Text. Seattle: Eastland Press, 1981

Xinnong, Cheng, et al. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion.  Beijing: Foreign Languages Press, 1987.



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