GV 27 — Duì Duān (兑端) — Extremity of the Mouth
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1. Overview
GV 27 — Duì Duān (兑端) — is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel meridian. Its English name, Extremity of the Mouth, 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 27 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the face, at the midpoint of the tubercle of the upper lip.
3. Actions
- Extinguishes wind
- Benefits the mouth and lips
- Restores consciousness
4. Indications
- Facial paralysis
- Epilepsy
- Lip stiffness and swelling
- Foaming at the mouth
- Deviation of the mouth
- Loss of consciousness
5. Needling
Upward oblique 0.2 to 0.3 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 27 is a resuscitation point used in acute presentations of loss of consciousness. In more routine practice it is used as a local point for facial paralysis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GV 27 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Facial palsy, Stroke rehab. 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.
