Governing Vessel GV (also Du) location

Question 1

GV1

Answer 1

Below the tip of the coccyx, at the midpoint between the tip of the coccyx and the anus

Question 2

GV3

Answer 2

On the lumbar region, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the 4th lumbar vertebra.

Question 3

GV4

Answer 3

On the lumbar region, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.

Question 4

GV14 (essential)

Answer 4

On the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra.

Question 5

GV16 (essential)

Answer 5

On the back of the neck, 1.0 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, directly below the external occipital protuberance, in the depression between m. trapezius of both sides.

Question 6

GV20 (essential)

Answer 6

On the head, 5.0 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline. Or, at the midpoint of the line connecting the apexes of the two auricles.

Question 7

GV26

Answer 7

On the face, at the junction of the superior 1/3 and middle 1/3 of the philtrum.

Question 8

GV28

Answer 8

On the inside of the upper lip, at the junction of the frenulum of the upper lip and the gum.