GV5

Xuanshu

Star

懸樞 (Xuánshū) — Suspended Pivot

Du (Governing) channel · point 5

Location

On the lower back, on the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of L1.

Needling

Depth: 0.5–1.0 cun
Angle: Oblique, directed superiorly

Functions

  • Strengthens the lower back
  • Regulates the intestines

Indications

Low back pain and stiffnessdiarrhoea and abdominal painindigestion

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