Dazhui GV14
Governing Vessel (Du Mai)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | GV14 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Governing Vessel (Du Mai) |
| Location | On the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the seventh cervical vertebra. |
Traditionally recorded associations
neck stiffnessneck painmalariafebrile diseaseepilepsyafternoon fevercoughasthmacommon coldback stiffness
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | press vertically |
| Force | moderate |
| Tips | Dazhui acupoint can be combined with the pinch-and-roll technique along the spine; Pressing and kneading can Clear heat and release the exterior |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Keep the neck relaxed during moxibustion; Be careful to avoid scalding the skin of the neck |
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