Research on the ancient literature of Dazhui(DU14)point
Dazhui(DU14),also known as Bailao,Shangzhu,is clinical common point of Du vein.This paper summarizes the origin of point name,positioning and meridian circulation,characteristics of the points,law of treatment,and the explanation of the controversy of the bone confluence point of Dazhui(DU 14).It is concluded that Dazhui(DU 14),as the bone confluence point of the eight influentia point and the meeting of three-yang governor vessels,has the role of relieving superficies and reducing fever,strong bones,stimulating yang qi,and can be widely used in the treatment of internal medicine,gynecology,surgery,pediatrics,ENT and other disease.Therefore,the relevant content of Dazhui(DU 14)has been sorted out from the vast ancient literature records to broaden the modern application scope of this point,in order to provide more ideas and references for clinical treatment and experimental research.
Dazhui(DU14)AcupointBone confluence pointLaw of treatmentAncient literature