Acupuncture - Governing Vessel

Question 1

GV 3

Answer 1

Inferior to the L4 spinous process, level with the superior border of the iliac crests. PP 0.5-1.0 inch.

N: Branch of the lumbar nerve

C: Cauda equine

I: Lumbar pain

A: Strengthens the lower back

Question 2

GV 4 - Mingmen

Answer 2

Inferior to the L2 spinous process. PP 0.5-1.0 inch.

N: Branch of the lumbar nerve

C: Spinal cord

I: Lumbar pain

A: Strengthens the lower back

Question 3

GV 9

Answer 3

Inferior to the T7 spinous process, approximately at level with the inferior angle of the scapula with the arms adducted. PO 0.5-1.0 inch superiorly.

N: Branch of the 7th thoracic nerve

C: Spinal cord

I: Chest pain

A: Opens the Chest

Question 4

GV 14 - Meeting point of 6 Yang Channels

Answer 4

Inferior to the C7 spinous process. PO 0.5-1.0 inch superiorly.

N: Branches of the 8th cervical nerve and the first thoracic nerve

C: Spinal cord

I: Neck pain

A: Calms the mind

Question 5

GV 20

Answer 5

On the midline of the head, 7 cun superior to the posterior hairline and 5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline. Point approximately at the midpoint of the lines connecting the two apices of the ears, over the top of the head. PSq 0.5-1.0 inch. Angle anteriorly to activate Yang, angle posteriorly to suppress Yang.

N: Branch of the great occipital nerve

C: None

I: Headache

A: Calms the mind

Question 6

GV 28

Answer 6

At the junction of the gingiva and the frenulum of the upper lip. PO 0.1-0.2 inch superiorly or prick to cause bleeding.

N: Branch of the superior alveolar nerve

C: None

I: Bleeding the gums

A: Benefits the gums