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Actions & Effects GOVERNING VESSEL

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ACUPOINT LOCATION INDICATIONS FUNCTIONS DISCUSSION CONT

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GV1

Midway between the tipof the coccyx and the anus

Calms Spasm & AlleviatesPain

Moves Stool & ReducesHemorrhoidsRegulates CV & GV

LUO CONNECTING PONT OFTHE GOVERNING VESSEL

Hemorrhoids Prolapsed Anus Impotence Seizures (eg. such as epilepsy) Low Back Pain (good point for coccyx

pain)

Main point for hemorrhoids from excess or deficiency,anal prolapse, anal fissure.

Important point for genitourinary disorders, for thefive types of painful urinary disorder, urinaryretention, sexual exhaustion, impotence, seminalemission.

Mentioned for pain or a cramping sensation of thepenis.

Developmental problems, failure of the fontanelle toclose in children.

Mental cloudiness, heavy feeling in the head fromdeficiency, brain fog, vision problems with squinting.Also indicated for seizure, mania.

Main point for disorders of the coccyx.**

GV2

On the PML in the hiatusof the sacrum

Warms the Lower WarmerStrengthens the Low Back &Knees

Seizures: supports GV1 Hemorrhoids : supports GV1 Low Back Pain Warming point for

cold in lower warmer: SupportsGV4

Warming point, for cold in the lower warmer,amenorrhea or uterine bleeding from deficiency,weakness or atrophy of the lower limbs, seminalemission, impotence, and diarrhea.

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GV3

On PML BSP L4 Strengthens Low Back &KneesFortifies the Jing Palace

LUMBAR HINGEMAIN POINT FOR LOWBACK AND KNEE PAIN

Lumbosacral pain Knee pain Lower limb weakness, atrophy,

paralysis Impotence

Warming point for cold or cold damp in the lowerwarmer.

Name is lumbar gate or lumbar hinge, at this pointthe low back bends in flexion, treat for pain whenbending forward (herniated disc.)

GV3 is often treated with ginger moxa, needle thehuatuo points level with GV3 for stronger effect,especially for low back or knee pain.

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ACUPOINT LOCATION INDICATIONS FUNCTIONS DISCUSSION CONT

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GV11

On PML BSP T5 Nourishes the Heart & CalmsSpirit

Level with Back Shu of HT(BL 15)

(BL44 = outer Bladderspirit point)

BIAS TOWARDSDEFICIENCY

Stiff neck & shoulders (w/GV14) Cough Anxiety, stress Memory loss Heart pains & palpitations

Important point for spirit problems, palpitations,anxiety, poor memory, muddled thinking, absent-mindedness, insomnia has strong effect on mind and

mood. Reinforces BL15 for HT disease, angina.

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GV12

On PML BSP T3 Circulates LU Qi, CalmsWheezing & Alleviates

Cough

Level w/Back-Shu LU

Asthma Chest & back paino Used more broadly w/issues involvingthe LU in general

Seizures, epilepsy

Heat in the Lungs and chest, cough, asthma, chest pain,mentioned classically for whopping cough (use

cupping sliding cups BL13-BL17). Supporting point for chronic conditions affecting the

Lungs, for deficient asthma, exhaustion from deficientLU Qi.

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GV13

On PML BSP T1 Releases the Exterior &Circulates Lung QiAlleviates Tremors, Spasms &

Convulsions

FEVER ANDMALARIA POINT

CROSSING POINTOF THE BLADDER

Fever Malaria:This is a main point in malaria

treatment as it also cools heat Headache:Typically Tai Yang or Shao

Yang Head & neck muscle spasms Jaundiceo Yin Type:Dull yellow or gray coloration

of sclera & skin, sallow complexion, mentalfatigue, heavy sensation of the body,lassitude, poor appetite, nausea, chestoppression, abdominal distention, cold l imbs,clear urine, loose stools, pale tongue with

white coating. Due to damp cold.o Yang Type:Bright yellow to orange tone

in color of skin and sclera, undisturbedmentality, poor appetite, urinary difficulty,constipation, deep-colored urine, red tonguewith yellow, greasy coating. Due to dampheat.

Important point for Malaria. COOLS HEAT

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