GV 19 - Acupuncture Point - Hou Ding

GV 19 Names

• English Name: Behind the Vertex
• Pinyin Name: Hou Ding
• Chinese Character: 後頂

Location

• Midway between GV 18 and GV 20.
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

GV 19 Clinical Uses

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• Coffee, Tea, and Acupuncture for Pain – They May Not Mix

GV 19 Point Associations

None listed.

GV 19 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 19 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".