GV 13
Acupuncture Point Theory
GV 13 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory
The acupuncture point "GV 13" , 陶道, is represented by "Tao Dao" in pinyin and "Kiln Path" in english and may be found:
T1.
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
- Special for steaming bone disorder or inflammatory diseases affecting the bones, chills and fever.
- Important point for malaria.
- Stiffness of the neck a/or spine, heavy head, headaches.
Gv 13 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:
- Intersecting Point of the Governing Vessel & Urinary Bladder Vessels
While not necessarily valid clinically, SI 14 (Local point for shoulder and scapular region pain…) and UB 11 (Wind disorders. Hui-meeting point of the bones, …) are nearby.
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