GV 28 — Yín Jiāo (龈交) — Gum Intersection
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1. Overview
GV 28 — Yín Jiāo (龈交) — is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel meridian. Its English name, Gum Intersection, 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 28 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Inside the upper lip, at the frenulum where the upper lip joins the gums.
3. Actions
- Extinguishes wind and clears heat
- Benefits the mouth and gums
- Regulates the Governing Vessel
4. Indications
- Gum swelling and pain
- Deviation of the mouth
- Mouth ulcers
- Nasal polyps
- Mania
- Lower back pain
5. Needling
Upward oblique 0.2 cun or prick to bleed.
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 28 is at the meeting of the Governing, Conception and Stomach channels. Pricking to bleed is the classical technique for gum inflammation and mouth ulcers.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GV 28 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Gum inflammation, Back pain. 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.
