Dazhui (DU 14)

The large vertebra

Location of Dazhui

Dazhui is a fundamental point located below the horizontal line between the C7 and D1 vertebrae.

Therapeutic functions and clinical indications of Dazhui

Crossing point of all the Yang meridians and we are on Dumai which is the sea of Yang meridians.

Yang so frees up the surface area (if cold wind or heat wind).

• It is the crossing point of all the yang meridians which therefore allows us to disperse the yang;
• It is used for the respiratory problems : chest tightness, dyspnea, asthma;
• Point located at the hinge between the cervical and dorsal bones, the hinges are fundamental.
  We go through the C7-D1 hinge to treat the cervical pathologies because it is located at the base of the cervical spine.
  Generally the cervical problem comes from the backs.