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Du-20 (to lift energy, clear mind, improve sleep)

Writer: Sharon Rose
Sharon Rose
Mar 8, 2013
1 min read

Updated: Mar 5

Du-20, BaiHui (Hundred Meetings)

Diagram showing the head of a person lying on a table. Looking at the top of the head, hands are positioned with fingers on the patient's ears, with the thumbs together at the top of the head.

BaiHui, Du-20, is located on the top of the head, in a subtle depression at the top of the head above the tips of the ears. It can be used to treat a vast variety of complaints. It can improve sleep, sooth internal Wind, clear the mind from overthinking, and even treat an epileptic seizure.* Du-20 is also terrific for lifting energy, so applications include hemorrhoids, prolapsed uterus, and chronic diarrhea.

Diagrams show top and side views of a head with red stars marking acupressure points. Labels: Du-20, Du-24. Neutral beige background.

Press these two points to improve sleep.


If you are having trouble falling asleep, or if you wake with a nightmare: Put one fingertip on Du-20, at the top of the head over the ears, and one on Du-24, a half-inch inside the hairline (or where it used to be) in the center of your forehead. Point your fingers towards each other and press gently with a calm, healing intention for about 10 ten seconds. This combo is great for any type of sleep disturbance, and works best if someone else can perform it for you.


* People with new or unexplained seizures should always be seen immediately by a doctor. In the case of repeated, benign seizures, turn the patient on their side, pad the head from impact with the floor, and gently press a fingertip into DU-20.

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