筋縮

Jinsuo(GV8,筋缩) 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 9th thoracic vertebra(T9).

Indication

• ①Epilepsy and mania;
• ②convulsions, back rigidity;
• ③stomachache;
• ④jaundice.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.