The Shendao acupoint belongs to the Du Mai, which has the functions of aphrodisiac and invigorating qi, relieving shoulder and back pain, cold and cough, asthma, insomnia, forgetfulness, allergic dermatitis and so on. Location of the Shinto Cave: No.
Fifth, the sixth thoracic vertebra **,
Location of Shinto caves
Shinto acupoint] is located on the back, when the posterior midline, the first.
Fifth, the sixth thoracic vertebra **,(depression under the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra).
Acupoint anatomy] in the lumbar back fascia, supraspinous ligament and interspinous ligament; posterior branch of the fifth intercostal artery, subspinous subcutaneous venous plexus; There is a medial branch of the posterior branch of the fifth thoracic nerve.
Acupuncture commentary
Shinto Cave] shén dào (du11), the name of the meridian acupoint. Out of "Acupuncture A and B Sutra". It belongs to the Governor's vein. Alias: Shentong Acupoint, Chongdao Acupoint, Dirty Yu Acupoint.
Acupuncture Point Meaning] Du Mai Yang Qi follows its inherent channel here.
1. "Shinto Cave". "God", the breath of heaven also. "Dao", passage also. The name of Shinto means that the Yang Qi of the Divine Pulse ascends here along its inherent channel. The substance of this acupoint is the yang energy from the Lingtai acupoint, and in the process of ascending to this acupoint, this qi descends from the upper part of the sky to the lower part of the world and follows the inherent channel of the Du Mai, hence the name. The name of the supernatural power and the rush road is the same as the Shinto, the passage is the passage, and the rush is the rush.
Qi and blood characteristics] Qi and blood substances are the yang energy of the heavens.
Operation rule] After absorbing heat, follow the pulse of the body pillar acupoint.
Function] aphrodisiac and qi.
Acupuncture points** and precautions
*Principle] If you are cold, you will make up for moxibustion, and if you are hot, you will be able to breathe out.
How to massage the Shinto acupoints: Tap vertically with the appropriate amount of pressure with your thumb.
Techniques for massaging Shinto acupoints: hitting, tapping, pressing, patting.