Changqiang GV1
Governing Vessel (Du Mai)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | GV1 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Governing Vessel (Du Mai) |
| Location | Between the tip of the coccyx and the anus. |
Traditionally recorded associations
diarrheablood in stoolhemorrhoidsrectal prolapseconstipationepilepsyirregular menstruation
Traditional application notes
| Technique | knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 3-5 minutes |
| Direction | from top to bottom |
| Force | moderately heavy |
| Tips | Press and knead or push with the heel of the palm from top to bottom along both sides of the spine; May coordinate with forward bending and backward extension movements of the lower back; Coordinating with hot compress on the lower back gives better results |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Moxibustion on the lower back can be combined with simultaneous treatment of Mingmen and Shenshu; Use warm heat penetrating the lower back as the standard |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov