Governing Vessel 15 (GV15) – Below occiput
Governing Vessel 15 (Du15) is located at the base of the horse's head and is an important acupuncture point. It is often used to support the nervous system.
Information about the treatment point appears here
Note: The points shown on the 3D model do not correspond to the exact anatomical location. They serve only as a guide to help you find the respective acupuncture points.
Location
Du15 is located centrally at the base of the skull, just above the first cervical vertebra, in a small depression.
Functions
Du15 can help calm the nervous system, support breathing, and is used for issues in the head and neck area.
Indicators
Safety
Du15 should be treated with caution, as the area is sensitive and important structures such as the spinal cord are nearby.
Medical information
Du15 is located on the dorsal midline, in the depression just cranial to the wing of the atlas, caudal to the occiput.
Du15 is used for treating neurological disorders, paralysis, respiratory issues, and for calming the mind.
Needling Du15 requires great care due to its proximity to the foramen magnum and medulla oblongata. Only experienced practitioners should needle this point.
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