GV 21 — Qián Dǐng (前顶) — In Front of the Vertex
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1. Overview
GV 21 — Qián Dǐng (前顶) — is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel meridian. Its English name, In Front of the Vertex, 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 21 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the midline of the head, 1.5 cun anterior to GV-20 Baihui (or 3.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline).
3. Actions
- Pacifies wind and clears heat
- Benefits the head
4. Indications
- Frontal or vertex headache
- Dizziness
- Nasal congestion and sinusitis
- Epilepsy
- Insomnia
5. Needling
Transverse 0.3 to 0.5 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 21 is a local point on the vertex used in combinations for headache and sinusitis. Superficial transverse needling is preferred.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GV 21 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Sinusitis, Headaches. 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.
