GB 27 — Wǔ Shū (五枢) — Five Pivots
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1. Overview
GB 27 — Wǔ Shū (五枢) — is an acupuncture point on the Gallbladder meridian. Its English name, Five Pivots, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use GB 27 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the lateral side of the abdomen, anterior to the superior iliac spine, 3 cun below the level of the umbilicus.
3. Actions
- Regulates the Dai channel
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
- Transforms Stagnation
4. Indications
- Leukorrhea
- Lower abdominal pain
- Lumbar pain
- Hernia
- Constipation
- Infantile convulsions
- Endometriosis
- Irregular menstruation
- Uterovaginal spasms
5. Needling
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
GB 27 Wǔ Shū (Five Pivots) is classified as: Meeting point with the Dai channel. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GB 27 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Constipation, Back pain. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
