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 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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