陶道

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.