Governor Vessel (GV)
The Governor Vessel (Du Mai) is one of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians. It originates from the interior of the lower abdomen, emerges at the perineum, ascends along the posterior midline of the spine, passes through the lumbar region, back, neck, and head, and terminates at the acupoint Yinjiao (GV-28) inside the upper lip.
Acupoints
Changqiang Point (GV-1 / Long Strong, also known as Qizhi Yinxi, Weigu, Guiwei, Weicui, Gugan)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Changqiang (GV-1 / Long Strong). Learn its benefits for hemorrhoids, prolapse, constipation, and impotence – the Luo-Connecting point of the Governor Vessel – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Yaoshu Point (GV-2 / Lumbar Shu, also known as Yaohu, Suikong, Suishu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yaoshu (GV-2 / Lumbar Shu). Learn its benefits for lumbar pain, irregular menstruation, hemorrhoids, and diarrhea – the Governor Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Yaoyangguan Point (GV-3 / Lumbar Yang Pass, also known as Yangguan, Jiyangguan)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yaoyangguan (GV-3 / Lumbar Yang Pass). Learn its benefits for lumbosacral pain, sciatica, reproductive disorders, and menstrual irregularities – the Governor Vessel point for warming yang – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Mingmen Point (GV-4 / Life Gate, also known as Shulei, Jinggong)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Mingmen (GV-4 / Life Gate). Learn its benefits for spermatorrhea, impotence, enuresis, lumbar pain, and menstrual disorders – the Governor Vessel point for tonifying kidney yang – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Xuanshu Point (GV-5 / Suspending Pivot)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Xuanshu (GV-5 / Suspending Pivot). Learn its benefits for abdominal pain, diarrhea, lumbar pain, and spinal stiffness – the Governor Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Jizhong Point (GV-6 / Spine Center, also known as Shenzong, Jishu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Jizhong (GV-6 / Spine Center). Learn its benefits for diarrhea, dysentery, hemorrhoids, and poor appetite – the Governor Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhongshu Point (GV-7 / Central Pivot)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhongshu (GV-7 / Central Pivot). Learn its benefits for vomiting, stomach pain, poor appetite, and back pain – the Governor Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Jinsuo Point (GV-8 / Sinew Contraction)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Jinsuo (GV-8 / Sinew Contraction). Learn its benefits for convulsions, spinal stiffness, epilepsy, and sinew disorders – the Governor Vessel point for calming spasms – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhiyang Point (GV-9 / Reaching Yang)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhiyang (GV-9 / Reaching Yang). Learn its benefits for chest pain, jaundice, back pain, and arrhythmia – the Governor Vessel point for reaching yang qi – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Lingtai Point (GV-10 / Spirit Terrace, also known as Feidi)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Lingtai (GV-10 / Spirit Terrace). Learn its benefits for cough, wheezing, back pain, and skin infections – the Governor Vessel point for clearing lung heat – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shendao Point (GV-11 / Spirit Path, also known as Chongdao, Zangshu, Shentong)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shendao (GV-11 / Spirit Path). Learn its benefits for insomnia, forgetfulness, shoulder and back pain, and palpitations – the Governor Vessel point for calming the spirit – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shenzhu Point (GV-12 / Body Pillar)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shenzhu (GV-12 / Body Pillar). Learn its benefits for cough, wheezing, back carbuncles, and infantile convulsions – the Governor Vessel point for supporting the body – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Taodao Point (GV-13 / Pottery Path)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Taodao (GV-13 / Pottery Path). Learn its benefits for chills, fever, cough, headache, and colds – the meeting point of Governor Vessel and Bladder – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Dazhui Point (GV-14 / Great Vertebra, also known as Jingbailao, Shangzhu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Dazhui (GV-14 / Great Vertebra). Learn its benefits for fever, colds, malaria, cervical spondylosis, and skin disorders – the meeting point of Governor Vessel and three yang meridians – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment. Needling depth must be carefully controlled.
Yamen Point (GV-15 / Mute Gate, also known as Sheheng, Sheyan, Shezhong)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yamen (GV-15 / Mute Gate). Learn its benefits for aphasia, hoarseness, neck pain, and speech disorders – the meeting point of Governor Vessel and Yang Wei – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment. Needling depth must be carefully controlled.
Fengfu Point (GV-16 / Wind Mansion, also known as Sheben, Xingxing, Guizhen, Guilin, Caoxi, Refu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Fengfu (GV-16 / Wind Mansion). Learn its benefits for headache, neck pain, stroke, and facial paralysis – the meeting point of Governor Vessel, Yang Wei, and Bladder – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment. Strict needling depth control required.
Naohu Point (GV-17 / Brain Door, also known as Zafeng, Huie, Helu, Yangfeng, Huilu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Naohu (GV-17 / Brain Door). Learn its benefits for manic disorders, epilepsy, dizziness, headache, and eye disorders – the meeting point of Governor Vessel and Bladder – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Qiangjian Point (GV-18 / Strong Interval, also known as Dayu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Qiangjian (GV-18 / Strong Interval). Learn its benefits for headache, dizziness, facial deviation, and epilepsy – the Governor Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Houding Point (GV-19 / Posterior Vertex, also known as Jiaochong)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Houding (GV-19 / Posterior Vertex). Learn its benefits for stiff neck, migraine, dizziness, and insomnia – the Governor Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Baihui Point (GV-20 / Hundred Meetings, also known as Dianshang, Sanyang Wuhui, Lingshang, Niwan Gong, Tianman, Weihui, Dingshang, Sanyang, Wuhui)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Baihui (GV-20 / Hundred Meetings). Learn its ascending, descending, calming, and activating effects for prolapse, insomnia, headache, and stroke – the meeting point of all yang – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Qianding Point (GV-21 / Anterior Vertex, also known as Dian Ding)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Qianding (GV-21 / Anterior Vertex). Learn its benefits for epilepsy, infantile convulsions, headache, and sinusitis – the Governor Vessel point for clearing the head – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Xinhui Point (GV-22 / Fontanel Meeting, also known as Xinzhong, Guimen)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Xinhui (GV-22 / Fontanel Meeting). Learn its benefits for headache, dizziness, nasal congestion, and nosebleeds – the Governor Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shangxing Point (GV-23 / Upper Star, also known as Shentang, Mingtang, Guitang)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shangxing (GV-23 / Upper Star). Learn its benefits for headache, dizziness, red eyes, and nosebleeds – the Governor Vessel point for clearing the head – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shenting Point (GV-24 / Spirit Court, also known as Tianting)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shenting (GV-24 / Spirit Court). Learn its benefits for insomnia, forgetfulness, headache, red eyes, and sinusitis – the meeting point of Governor Vessel, Bladder, and Stomach – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Suliao Point (GV-25 / White Bone Crevice, also known as Mianwang, Bizhun, Zhuntou)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Suliao (GV-25 / White Bone Crevice). Learn its benefits for coma, shock, convulsions, neonatal asphyxia, and nasal disorders – the Governor Vessel emergency point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shuigou Point (GV-26 / DU-26, also known as Renzhong, Guigong, Guishi, Guiketing)
GV-26 (Renzhong/Shuigou) – the #1 TCM first-aid point for coma, shock, heatstroke, acute lumbar sprain & stiff neck. Includes full clinical discussions, precise location, strong manipulation, complete combinations & pregnancy caution. No needle? Press thumb firmly!
Duiduan Point (GV-27 / DU-27)
GV-27 (Duiduan) – Governor Vessel point at the midpoint of the upper lip tubercle. Indicated for coma, shock & nasal congestion. Opens orifices, clears heat, calms spirit. Combines with PC-6, TE-6, CV-24 for ulcers; GB-16, GB-17 for toothache. No moxa. Caution in pregnancy.
Yinjiao Point (GV-28 / DU-28)
GV-28 (Yinjiao) – Governor Vessel point at the junction of the upper lip frenulum and gum. Clears heat, reduces swelling, calms spirit, relieves spasms. Indicated for mania, hysteria, coma & shock. Prick bloodlet (1–2mL) or press for emergencies. Combines with GV-16 for stiff neck, CV-24 for halitosis. No moxa. Contraindicated in pregnancy & bleeding disorders.
Yintang Point (GV-29)
） GV-29 (Yintang) – Governor Vessel point at the midpoint between the eyebrows. Calms spirit, clears head, brightens eyes & unblocks nasal passages. Indicated for insomnia, headache, vertigo, allergic rhinitis, sinusitis, trigeminal neuralgia & facial spasm. Combines with GV-20/GV-24 for mental disorders; LI-20/EX-HN3/LI-4 for nasal issues. Flat needling 0.3–0.5 cun. Caution in pregnancy.
