Governing Vessel

Duiduan DU-27

Chinese: 兑端

Pinyin: Duì Duān

Location

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

How to locate

Duiduan DU-27 is located at the junction of the upper lip and the philtrum. 

 

Main actions

  1. Clears Heat
  2. Benefits the mouth
  3. Calms the Mind

Indications

Lockjaw Epilepsy Dry mouth Bad breath Depression Dark Urine Bloody nose Mouth ulcers Painful gums Lip swelling Blocked nose Lip stiffness Vomiting frothy saliva

Needling

0.2-0.3 cun obliquely in a superior direction. 

Commentary for Duiduan DU-27

Duihuan DU-27 is mostly used to clear Heat so as to benefit the mouth and nose. Therefore, it is able to treat symptoms such as mouth ulcers, bad breath, painful gums, swelling and stiffness of the lips as well as some nose related disorders. 

Like many Governing Vessel points on the head, it is also able to expel Interior Wind so as to treat depression, epilepsy or lockjaw.