身柱

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.