GV3

Yaoyangguan(GV3,腰阳关) 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 4th lumbar vertebra(L4) .

Indication

Method

Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun upward. Moxibustion is always applied.


GV3