GV11

Shendao(GV11,神道) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Governor Vessel.

Location

On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra(T5).

Indication

• ①chest pain, palpitation;
• ②insomnia, poor memory, aphasia, epilepsy;
• ③bronchitis, asthma;
• ④rigidity along the spinal column, pain in the shoulder and back.

Method

Puncture obliquely upward 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.