脊中

Jizhong(GV6,脊中) 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 11th thoracic vertebra(T11).

Indication

• ①Epilepsy and mania;
• ②jaundice;
• ③diarrhea, dysentery, hematochezia, constipation, hemorrhoids, proctoptosis, and other intestinal disorders;
• ④pain and stiffness in the waist and spinal column;
• ⑤infantile malnutrition.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch.