神道

Shendao(GV11,神道) 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 5th thoracic vertebra(T5).

Indication

• ①chest pain, palpitation;
• ②insomnia, poor memory, aphasia, epilepsy;
• ③bronchitis, asthma;
• ④rigidity along the spinal column, pain in the shoulder and back.

Method

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