GV14 Dazhui (Great Vertebra)
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Location
Below spinous process of the 7th cervical vertebra approximately at the level of the shoulders.
Cautions
Caution with C7 vertebra.
Indications
Conditions for which GV14 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationAversion WindChillsSteaming Bone DisorderBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsShortness of BreathEpilepsyFeverFever HighChest FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindHeatHeat BonesHigh Blood PressureNeck Nape StiffnessUnable to Turn NeckSpinal StiffnessImmobility Neck NapeImmobility Neck TurningImmobility SpineInjury Body Acute ClimateInjury ColdInjury Heart GriefInjury Kidneys DampInjury Kidneys FatigueInjury Liver AngerInjury Lungs Cold Food DrinkInjury Lungs Cold Food / DrinkInjury Seven InjuriesInjury Spleen - Over FullnessInjury Spleen- Over-fullnessInjury Will Fear & IndulgenceInsomniaMalariaMalaria ChronicMalaria WarmNosebleed PersistentHundred Joints PainPharyngitisShiveringSpeech ImpairmentSpontaneous SweatingNight SweatsSweating Night-timeWind Taxation SyndromeWind-taxation SyndromeTaxation Five TaxationsVomitingVomiting Blood WeaknessExterior WeaknessWind
TCM actions
What classical sources say GV14 does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the point, not a condition.
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Protocols using GV14
The 50 best-sourced of 374, ranked by strength of evidence. The count above is the full figure.
- Bronchial Asthma, Allergic Rhinitis, COPD, Bronchitis Chronic, Infection Respiratory Recurrent – BL13, BL15, BL17, BL23, BL43, CV17, GV14 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(10)60037-4 ↗)
- Hives, Itching – LI11, SP06, SP10, HT07, BL12, BL13, BL15, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL23, KD16, GB20, GB31, CV06, CV09, GV14, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60041-8 ↗)
- Bedwetting, Restlessness, Mental Retardation, Slow Reaction, Glossolalia, Salivation, Feeble Neck – LI04, ST04, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP09, HT07, BL10, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, PC06, GB13, GB20, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV12, CV23, GV14, GV15, GV17, GV20 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(10)60036-2 ↗)
- Tinnitus, Headache, Deafness, Vertigo, Poor Vision, Cervical Spondylosis Vertebroarterial Type, Postural Cataplexy, Cervical Lateral Deviation – ST36, ST40, SP06, KD03, GB20, LV03, GV14 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60001-7 ↗)
- Headache, Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain, Neck Stiffness – LI11, LI15, ST36, ST40, SI11, BL18, BL20, BL23, KD03, PC06, TB05, GB20, GB34, LV03, CV12, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(10)60025-8 ↗)
- Papules, Nodules, Acne, Pustules, Cysts – LI04, LI11, ST04, ST06, SI19, BL13, GB14, CV24, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(08)60007-2 ↗)
- Dizziness, Vomiting, Nausea, Vertigo, Blurred Vision – LU07, ST40, GB20, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60038-8 ↗)
- Dizziness, Headache, Constipation, Depression, Insomnia, Forgetfulness, Palpitation, Dry Mouth, Chest Distress – ST25, ST36, ST37, ST40, SP03, SP06, BL18, KD03, PC06, LV02, LV03, LV14, CV15, GV14, GV20, GV24 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60080-7 ↗)
- Dementia, Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline – CV06, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60071-6 ↗)
- Dementia, Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline, Dementia Senile – KD03, PC06, TB05, GB20, GB39, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60071-6 ↗)
- Dementia, Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline – ST25, ST36, SP06, SP10, CV06, GV14 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60071-6 ↗)
- Dementia, Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline, Dementia Senile – SP06, HT07, BL10, KD04, PC06, GB39, GV14, GV20, GV26 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60071-6 ↗)
- Fatigue, Insomnia, Sleep Difficulty Falling Asleep, Sleep Early Awakening, Sleep Frequent Awakening, Memory Decreased – BL11, BL13, BL23, BL52, GV04, GV14 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60025-x ↗)
- Common Cold, Throat Pain, Cold Prevention – BL12, GV14 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nem055 ↗)
- Fatigue, Dizziness, Palpitations, Headache, Insomnia, Night Sweats, Hot Flashes Menopausal, Diaphoresis, Depression Menopausal – LI04, LI11, SP06, KD07, GB20, CV04, GV14 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nep001 ↗)
- Fatigue, Pain, Joint Pain, Rash Cutaneous, Lupus Systemic – LI04, ST36, SP06, KD07, PC05, GB20, GV14 (doi:10.1177/0961203308093921 ↗)
- Hot Flashes, Vasomotor Symptoms, Menopause Perimenopause, Menopause Postmenopause – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT07, BL15, BL18, BL20, BL23, KD03, PC06, GB34, LV03, CV06, CV17, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1097/gme.0b013e31821f9171 ↗)
- Cervical Spondylosis, Neck Pain, Arm Numbness, Stiffness Neck, Radicular Pain – SI15, TB03, GV14 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-13-107 ↗)
- Joint Pain, Stiffness Joint, Deformity Joint, Fluorosis Skeletal, Bi-syndrome – LU05, LI04, LI11, LI15, ST35, ST40, ST41, SP06, SP10, BL10, BL17, TB04, GB29, GB30, GV03, GV14 (doi:10.1155/2013/839132 ↗)
- Fatigue, Weakness, Constipation, Depression, Insomnia, Spasticity, Dysphagia, Atrophy Muscle, Limb Pain, Limb Numbness, Dyspnea Nocturnal, Dysarthria, Sweating Abnormal – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, BL23, KD03, PC06, CV04, CV06, CV12, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1155/2013/613596 ↗)
- Dizziness, Vertigo Vertebrobasilar, Circulation Cerebral Insufficiency – LU07, ST40, GB20, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60038-8 ↗)
- Acne Vulgaris, Skin Lesion Inflammatory – LI04, LI11, GV14 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(14)60007-8 ↗)
- Parkinson's Disease, Postural Instability, Balance Impaired, Fall Risk, Gait Impaired – LI04, ST36, SP06, BL40, KD03, GB34, LV03, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1159/000363442 ↗)
- Depression, Parkinson's Disease, Cognitive Impairment, Bradykinesia, Tremor Resting, Rigidity, Sleep Disorder – LI04, GB20, GV14, GV16 (doi:10.1155/2015/692795 ↗)
- Cough, Asthma, Shortness Of Breath, Chest Tightness, Wheeze – BL12, BL13, GV14 (doi:10.1186/s13063-015-0947-z ↗)
- Asthma, Wheezing, Dyspnea – BL13, BL20, BL23, GV14 (doi:10.1155/2015/846851 ↗)
- Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea – BL13, BL23, GV14 (doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1374-5 ↗)
- Parkinson's Disease, Postural Instability, Gait Disorder, Movement Disorder Parkinsons, Balance Impairment, Freezing Of Gait, Gait Disturbance – LI04, ST36, SP06, BL40, KD03, GB34, LV03, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0155613 ↗)
- Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Obstruction, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea – LU05, LU07, LI04, LI20, ST02, GV14, GV23 (doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1432-z ↗)
- Neuropathy Peripheral, Neuropathic Pain, Paresthesia, Chemotherapy-Induced Neuropathy, Sensory Loss, Muscle Weakness – ST25, ST36, ST43, SP06, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL58, GB41, LV03, GV09, GV11, GV12, GV14 (doi:10.1186/s12885-016-3037-z ↗)
- Memory Impairment, Cognitive Dysfunction Postoperative, Anxiety Postoperative – ST36, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000007375 ↗)
- Stiffness Neck, Neck Chronic Pain – BL10, GB12, GB20, GB21, GV14, GV15, GV16 (doi:10.1186/s13063-017-2418-1 ↗)
- Fatigue, Loss of Appetite, Low-back Pain, Cough Chronic Intractable, Throat Dry, Lupus Nephropathy – LU07, LI04, LI20, ST21, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP04, SP06, SI03, BL13, BL18, BL23, BL62, KD03, KD06, PC06, TB05, GB41, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV22, GV01, GV08, GV14, GV24 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009309 ↗)
- Shoulder Pain, Arm Pain, Neck Pain, Arm Numbness, Radiculopathy Cervical – LI04, ST44, SI03, BL60, TB05, GB34, GB40, LV03, GV14 (doi:10.1155/2018/3465897 ↗)
- Lung Cancer, Dyspnea, Pneumonitis Radiation, Inflammation Pulmonary – LU01, LU02, LU09, LI04, ST36, BL13, BL20, BL23, KD03, PC06, GB12, LV03, CV04, CV12, GV14 (doi:10.1177/1534735420908327 ↗)
- COPD, Reduced Quality Of Life – CV17, GV14 (doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 ↗)
- COPD, Dyspnea, Reduced Lung Function – GV02, GV14 (doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 ↗)
- COPD, Dyspnea, Reduced Exercise Capacity – ST36, ST40, BL13, GV14 (doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 ↗)
- COPD, Dyspnea – GV03, GV14 (doi:10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3 ↗)
- Aphasia, Cognitive Impairment, Brain Injury Traumatic, Corpus Callosum Syndrome, Paralysis Right Limb, Apraxia Left Intentional Movement, Agraphia, Alien Hand Syndrome, Anomia, Alexia, Disequilibrium – ST36, SP06, PC06, GB20, LV03, GV14, GV20, GV26 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000021218 ↗)
- Anxiety, Depression, Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Acid Reflux, Chest Pain Noncardiac, Upper Abdomen Pain – GV09, GV10, GV11, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1155/2020/5415813 ↗)
- Neck Pain, Neck Acute Pain – LI16, SI14, SI15, BL10, TB15, GB20, GV14 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000022871 ↗)
- Stroke Sequelae, Insomnia Poststroke – BL23, GV14 (doi:10.1155/2020/6415083 ↗)
- Thrombocytopenia, Leukopenia, Bone Marrow Suppression Chemotherapy-induced, Neutropenia, Myelosuppression Chemotherapy-induced, Leukopenia Chemotherapy-induced – LI04, ST36, SP06, BL17, GV14 (doi:10.1155/2021/2693472 ↗)
- Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae – GV11, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24, GV26 (doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 ↗)
- Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae, Depression Moderate-severe – GV11, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24, GV26 (doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 ↗)
- Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Deficit, Paralysis Hemiplegia – GV04, GV09, GV14 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000025480 ↗)
- Anxiety, Stool Loose, Menstruation Irregular, Vision Visual Field Defect, Vision Blind Spot, Neck Myofascial Pain – LI04, LI10, ST36, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT08, SI03, SI13, BL10, BL18, BL20, BL22, BL23, BL65, PC06, PC07, GB20, GB21, GB34, LV03, GV14, GV20, MS14 (doi:10.1177/21649561211021081 ↗)
- Motor Dysfunction, Lower Limb Pain, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Contracture Joint, Spasticity Lower Limb Post-stroke – GV03, GV04, GV08, GV11, GV14 (doi:10.1155/2021/5511031 ↗)
- Cerebrovascular Disease, Stroke Prevention, Cerebral Blood Flow Impaired – GV14 (doi:10.1155/2021/9319413 ↗)
Most often selected alongside GV14
How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with GV14. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.
- GV20100 Convergences137 protocols
- ST36Leg Three Miles100 protocols
- LI04Junction Valley97 protocols
- GB20Wind Pool91 protocols
- BL23Kidney Shu Point74 protocols
- LI11Pond At The Bend73 protocols
- BL13Lung Shu Point70 protocols
- SP06Three Yin Intersection61 protocols
- GV16Wind Mansion60 protocols
- LV03Great Surge53 protocols
- BL20Spleen Shu Point51 protocols
- PC06Inner Gate47 protocols