GV 24 — Shén Tíng (神庭) — Spirit Court
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1. Overview
GV 24 — Shén Tíng (神庭) — is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel (Du Mai) meridian. Its English name, Spirit Court, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice 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 practise at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
0.5 cun within the anterior hairline on the midline.
3. Actions
- Calms the Mind — powerful sedating and anxiolytic effect
- Benefits the brain and cognitive function
- Clears the head and improves concentration
- Expels Wind from the head
4. Indications
- Anxiety, restlessness and panic attacks
- Insomnia
- Poor memory and concentration
- Frontal headache
- Nasal disorders
5. Needling
Transverse insertion 0.5–0.8 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
GV 24 combined with GV 20 and Yintang forms the most powerful three-point Mind-calming combination in acupuncture, producing a profound settling, grounding effect on the Shen. This combination is used in virtually every treatment for anxiety, panic disorder and insomnia.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GV 24 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Anxiety, Insomnia, Stress. 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.
