Governing Vessel 24, Abbreviated as GV 24, also known as DU 24, Transliterated Shenting in Chinese, Spirit Courtyard in English.
GV 24 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the head, 0.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.
GV 24 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Insomnia, palpitations, epilepsy
- Headache, vertigo
- Rhinorrhea
GV 24 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Dispels Wind, opens the nose, calms the Shen.
Classification:
Crossing point on the DU Vessel with the Urinary Bladder and Stomach Meridians