DU 17 (GV 17)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Naohu, Brain's Window
Location
On the midline of the head, 1.5 cun directly above Fengfu (Du 16), superior to the external occipital protuberance.
Indications
Epilepsy, dizziness, pain and stiffness of the neck.
Traditional Action
Eliminates wind, benefits the brain, clears the mind.
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.