GV 5 — Xuán Shū (悬枢) — Suspended Pivot
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1. Overview
GV 5 — Xuán Shū (悬枢) — is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel (Du Mai). Its English name, Suspended Pivot, 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 5 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the midline of the lower back, in the depression below the spinous process of the first lumbar vertebra.
3. Actions
- Benefits the lumbar spine
- Benefits the Lower Jiao
4. Indications
- Stiffness of the lower spine with inability to flex or extend
- Undigested food in the stool
- Diarrhea
- Indigestion
- Running piglet Qi
- Sciatica
- Shan disorder
- Retraction of the testicles
- Dysentery
5. Needling
Perpendicular 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 5 Xuán Shū (Suspended Pivot) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GV 5 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, Sciatica. 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.
