GV 11 - Acupuncture Point - Shen Dao
Location
- T5.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
GV 11 Image
Image in ProductionGV 11 Clinical Uses
- Important point for spirit problems, palpitations, anxiety, poor memory, muddled thinking, absent-mindedness, insomnia, has strong effect on mind and mood, combine with Huatuo of T5 and UB 15 for stress.
- Pain and stiffness of the upper back, cardiac region pain a/or discomfort, cough, asthma.
- Differentiation: GV 11 is mostly for deficiency of HT & LU whereas GV 12 is more for excess of HT & LU.
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GV 11 TCM Patterns
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
- There are no patterns associated at this time.
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
GV 11 Conditions Treated
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:
- No Linked Conditions At This Time.
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
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