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GV26 · Governor Vessel (Du Mai)

Shuigou 水沟 (GV26)

Shuǐgōu

LOCATION At the junction of the upper third and lower two thirds of the philtrum, on the anterior midline.
INDICATIONS Collapse, shock, loss of consciousness, epilepsy, mania, facial oedema, acute lumbar sprain.
ACTIONS Restores consciousness, clears heat, calms the spirit, benefits the lumbar region.
NEEDLING Oblique insertion upwards 0.3 to 0.5 cun.
MOXIBUSTION Moxa cone 1 to 3 cones, or no moxibustion in acute collapse.

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