總樞 (Zǒng Shū) — General Pivot
Master Tung's Extraordinary Points · Zone 10 — Head and Face (十十部位) · point 1010.05
Traditionally used for
- Dizziness
- Digestion
- Nerves & recovery
- Pain & joints
Location
On the nape, at the level of the spinous process of C1, on the posterior midline.
Distances are in cun, a proportional unit — how to measure.
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Needling
Depth:
Prick to bleed
Angle:
Prick to bleed
Bleeding technique: Bled rather than needled — Tung's paediatric treatment for persistent vomiting and for convulsion.
Functions
- Descends rebellious qi and stops vomiting
- Settles wind
Indications
Vomiting, especially in childrenchildhood convulsionsstiff neckdizziness
In Master Tung's System
Zone:
Zone 10 — Head and Face (十十部位)
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