GV13

Taodao(GV13,陶道) 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 1st thoracic vertebra(T1).

Indication

• ①Febrile disease, malaria, chills and fever, bronchitis, asthma;
• ②tidal fever due to yin-deficiency;
• ③epilepsy and mania;
• ④back rigidity.

Method

Puncture obliquely upward 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.