GV 6 — Jǐ Zhōng (脊中) — Center of the Spine
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1. Overview
GV 6 — Jǐ Zhōng (脊中) — is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel (Du Mai). Its English name, Center of the Spine, 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 6 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
Below the spinous process of the eleventh thoracic vertebra.
3. Actions
- Fortifies the Spleen
- Benefits the spine
4. Indications
- Jaundice
- Hepatitis
- Diarrhea
- Diarrhea with inability to eat
- Dysentery
- Infantile rectal prolapse
- Psychosis
- Madness
- Possessed by demons
5. Needling
Perpendicular-oblique superior 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 6 Jǐ Zhōng (Center of the Spine) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use GV 6 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Diarrhea, 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.
