GV 2 — Yāo Shū (腰俞) — Lumbar Shu
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1. Overview
GV 2 — Yāo Shū (腰俞) — is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel (Du Mai). Its English name, Lumbar Shu, 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 2 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Moxibustion is applicable.
3. Actions
- Benefits the lumbar region and legs
- Dispels Wind-Dampness
- Dispels Wind and Cold
- Extinguishes Interior Wind
- Calms spasms and convulsions
4. Indications
- Pain in the sacrum
- Pain of the lumbar region and hips with inability to flex and extend
- Lumbago
- Lumbar pain radiating to the foot
- Cold Bi radiating to the leg
- Irregular menstruation
- Seizures
- Enuresis
- Amenorrhea
5. Needling
Oblique insertion 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
GV 2 Yāo Shū (Lumbar Shu) is classified as: Transporting point of the lower back; Associated point of the loins. 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 GV 2 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions 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.
