Atlas of Acupuncture

5.3 Du mai

Location

On the midline, on the margin of the upper lip and the philtrum.

How to find

Location help:As the name implies, Du-27is located on the

midline, at the junction of the upper lip and the philtrum.

Needling

Up to 0.3 cun obliquely in a superior direction. No moxibustion.

Actions/Indications

● Clears Heat

● Moistens the body

● Local point for the mouth

● Calms the shen

Extremity of the Mouth DUIDUAN Du-27

Du-27

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