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GV 17 Acupuncture Point

GV 17 Acupuncture Point

GV 17 Acupuncture Point is called as Nao Hu. Nao means Brain Hu means Door. The Governor Vessel(Dumai) runs upwards along the spine and enters the brain. This point is like a door on the occipital region for the Qi of the meridian flowing into the brain

GV 17 Acupuncture Point
GV 17 Acupuncture Point

GV 17 Acupuncture Point Location

On the posterior head, 1.5 cun directly above the external occipital protuberance. Needle subcutaneously 0.3 – 0.5 cun.

GV 17 Acupuncture Point Names

Nao Hu 腦戶

Governing Vessel 17 Brain’s Door

Speciality

Meeting Point on the Governing Vessel with the Bladder Channel

Caution

Functions

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Indication

  • Epilepsy
  • Dizziness
  • Pain of the neck
  • Stiffness of the neck

Diseases

Headache, neck pain and stiffness.

Discomfort

Area of Protection

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