GV17 - Naohu (Governing Vessel Point 17)

Point features

Where is it located

GV17 is located on the midline of the skull, in the depression just above the occiput, 1.5 cun above GV16, at the base of the parietal bone.

Functions

• Tonifies the brain and clears the mind
• Treats dizziness and occipital headaches
• Calms the Shen in cases of mental fatigue or stress

What is it for

• Occipito-parietal headaches
• Dizziness
• Sensation of heaviness in the head
• Anxiety with mental cloudiness or chronic fatigue
• Sleep disorders with excessive mental activity

📲 In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with GV17, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.

Curiosity

GV17 Naohu, 'Gate of the Brain', is a point of rebalancing between mental activity and nervous system stability.

Available on the AcupointsMap app:

• Interactive 3D visualization of the point
• Complete functions and therapeutic indications
• Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
• Complete pathway of the meridian of Governing Vessel
• Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
• Associated pathology sheets
• Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin

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