GV 10 — Líng Tái (灵台) — Spirit Tower
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1. Overview
GV 10 — Líng Tái (灵台) — is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel (Du Mai). Its English name, Spirit Tower, 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 GV 10 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Located between the spinous processes of the sixth and seventh vertebrae.
3. Actions
- Alleviates cough and wheezing
- Clears Heat
- Detoxifies poison
- Strengthens the Heart and Mind
4. Indications
- Asthma
- Bronchitis
- Round worms in the bile duct
- Malaria
- Boils
- Stomach ache
- Neck rigidity
- Upper back pain
- Wind-Cold chronic cough
5. Needling
Slanted insertion, pointed slightly upward, 0.5 to 1 cun. Sensation: distention and soreness sometimes extending to the lower back or chest.
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
GV 10 Líng Tái (Spirit Tower) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GV 10 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Asthma, Back pain, Cough. 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.
