Location
Below spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which GV04 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AnxietyBenefit Regulate Du MaiBenefit Spine LumbarBenefit Spine LumbarBenefit Tonify KidneysChills AlternatingChills AlternatingDeficiencyKidney DeficiencyKidney DeficiencyShan DisorderShan DisorderSteaming Bone DisorderSteaming Bone DisorderDizzinessEpilepsy (infant)Epilepsy InfantileFeverFrightHemorrhoidsHeatHeat FireHeat FireHeat Five ZangHeat Five ZangBack StiffnessMouth Open StiffnessSpinal StiffnessSpine Lumbar StiffnessImmobility BackImmobility Mouth OpenImmobility SpineImmobility Spine LumbarLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge RedLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge RedLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge WhiteLeucorrhea Vaginal Discharge WhiteMalariaOpisthotonosAbdominal PainAbdominal PainLower Back PainLower Back PainHeadache Splitting PainHeadache Splitting PainLumbar Spine PainLumbar Spine PainRectal ProlapseRectal ProlapseRegulate Du MaiBlood in StoolBlood in StoolSpontaneous SweatingSpontaneous SweatingBi Arthralgia Cold Feet SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Cold Feet SyndromeBi Arthralgia Cold Hands SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Cold Hands SyndromeTinnitusTonify KidneysTremor HeadTremor HeadUrine WhiteUrine White
Protocols using GV04
- Post-operative Pain, Anal Pain, Anxiety Post-operative, Constipation Post-operative – BL57, GV01, GV02, GV04 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.joim.2020.08.001)
- Airway Hyperresponsiveness, Asthma Intermittent, Asthma Mild – LU01, LU05, LU07, LU09, LU11, LI04, LI06, LI20, ST13, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT03, HT05, HT07, SI03, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, BL23, KD03, KD06, KD08, KD27, PC06, TB05, TB15, GB03, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV02, LV03, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV17, CV21, GV04, GV13 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1)
- Arthritis Rheumatoid, Joint Pain, Stiffness Morning, Inflammation Joint – ST36, BL20, BL23, GV04, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fimmu.2022.829409)
- Disability Low Back, Low Back Chronic Pain – ST04, ST36, SP13, SP14, BL23, BL24, BL25, BL37, BL40, GB12, GB26, GB30, GB34, GB41, GV03, GV04, GV05, GV24, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-11-118)
- Proteinuria, Chronic Kidney Disease, Renal Insufficiency, Elevated Creatinine – ST36, SP06, BL20, BL23, CV04, GV04 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/6128673)
- Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild – CV04, GV04 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.942682)
- Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Laser Acupuncture – SP06, GB30, LV08, GV02, GV04, GV06, GV09, GV12 (Effect of Schroth Exercises Combined With Laser Acupuncture Therapy in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05823493)
- Sciatica, Low Back Pain, Spondylolisthesis Lumbar Degenerative – BL23, BL40, BL54, BL57, GB30, GB31, GB34, GV02, GV03, GV04 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/6016542)
- Memory Impairment, Attention Deficit, Cognitive Impairment Vascular, Sequela Stroke – GV03, GV04, GV09, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000044257)
- Insomnia, Motor Dysfunction Post-stroke, Fatigue Post-stroke – GV03, GV04, GV09, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240201-k0003)
- Low Back Pain, Disability Low Back – BL23, BL25, BL40, GV03, GV04 (https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0000919)
- Chronic Pain, Low Back Pain – BL23, BL24, BL25, GB30, GV03, GV04, GV05 (https://doi.org/10.3390/toxins13090608)