GV12
Shenzhu(GV12,身柱) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Governor Vessel.
Location
On the midline of the upper back, in the depression below the spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra(T3) .
Indication
- ①Fever, headache, cough, dyspnea;
- ②convulsions and syncope, epilepsy, insanity;
- ③pain and stiffness in the lumbar area;
- ④fascitis of the muscles in the neck and back.
Method
Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun upward.
GV12