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DU-6
   Location On the midline, below the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra (T11). How to find Locate T7 (➞ 3.4.2) and, from there, count down 4 spinous processes to T11. Locate Du-6 on the midline, below its spinous process. Or: Use the Tuffier’s line for reference (➞ 3.4.3). Locate T11 by counting up 5 spinous processes from L4 and there locate Du-6 on the midline, below the spinous process. Located on the same level are a point of ➞ Ex-B-2/BL-20/BL-49 (0.5/1.5/3 cun lateral to the midline). Actions/Indications ● Strengthens the Spleen and its function of transforming Dampness ● Benefits the spine | |
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