GV 7 — Zhōng Shū (中枢) — Central Pivot
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1. Overview
GV 7 — Zhōng Shū (中枢) — is an acupuncture point on the Governing Vessel (Du Mai). Its English name, Central 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 7 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the midline of the back, in the depression below the spinous process of the tenth thoracic vertebra.
3. Actions
- Benefits the spine
- Benefits the Middle Jiao
4. Indications
- Pain and stiffness of the lumbar region and back
- Abdominal fullness
- Anorexia
- Jaundice
- Amenorrhea
- Stomach ache
- Cholecystitis
- Diminishing vision
- Pain in the epigastric region
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 7 Zhōng Shū (Central 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 7 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions 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.
