GV4 - Mingmen (Governing Vessel Point 4)
Point features
Where is it located
GV4 is located below the spinous process of the L2 vertebra, on the posterior midline, between GV3 and GV5.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Tonifies Kidney Yang and the Ministerial Fire
- Nourishes Jing (vital essence) and enhances fertility
- Stabilizes the lumbar spine and stimulates Yuan Qi (ancestral Qi)
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Impotence
- Infertility
- Premature ejaculation
- Anovulation
- Deep low back pain from deficiency, internal cold, chronic fatigue
- Severe asthenia, post-illness exhaustion, hypotension
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with GV4, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
GV4 Mingmen, 'Gate of Life', is one of the most powerful and profound points in the entire energetic system. Considered the source of Kidney Fire, it is involved in treatments for fertility, sexuality, vitality, longevity, and constitutional support.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- 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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