DU 12 (GV 12)
Pinyin Name & English Translation
Shenzhu, Body Pillar
Location
Below the spinous process of the third thoracic vertebra.
Indications
Cough, asthma, epilepsy, pain and stiffness of the back, furuncles.
Traditional Action
Eliminates interior wind, calms spasms, tonifies Lung Qi, strengthens the body.
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.