GV09 (Reaching Yang)

至陽zhì yáng

Governing Vessel

Location of acupuncture point GV09 (Reaching Yang)
81
Indications
12
Protocols

Location

Below spinous process of the 7th thoracic vertebra approximately at the level with inferior angle of the scapula.

Cautions

No specific contraindications.

Indications

Conditions for which GV09 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Benefit Regulate Jiao MiddleBenefit SpleenBenefit SpleenBoil / Furuncle WoollyBoil Furuncle WoollyStomach RumblingStomach RumblingClove SoresCommon ColdCommon ColdCold PathogenCold PathogenCold StomachCold StomachCoughDampQi DeficiencyQi DeficiencyDisease Heart AcuteDisease Heart AcuteDisease StomachDisease StomachEating ProblemsEating ProblemsShortness of BreathEmaciationEnteritisFeverChest FullnessChest FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessCostal Lateral FullnessHeatHeat KidneysHeat KidneysHeaviness LimbsHeaviness LimbsHemiplegiaHigh Blood PressureHigh Blood PressureSpinal StiffnessImmobility SpineJaundiceJaundice Five TypesJaundice Five TypesNumbnessFoot NumbnessFoot NumbnessHand NumbnessHand NumbnessLower Back PainLower Back PainHeadacheHeadacheLimbs PainLimbs PainLumbar Spine PainLumbar Spine PainStomach AcheStomach AchePapulesParalysisRegulate Jiao MiddleSpeech ImpairmentSpeech ImpairmentOrgans Phase StagnationOrgans Phase StagnationStrokeWind Cold Acute SyndromeWind-cold Acute SyndromeWind Cold Interior SyndromeWind-cold Interior SyndromeUnbind ChestUnbind ChestVomitingHeart Zang WeaknessHeart Zang WeaknessLimbs WeaknessLimbs WeaknessWind Organs PhaseWind Organs Phase

Protocols using GV09

  • Anxiety, Depression, Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Acid Reflux, Chest Pain Noncardiac, Upper Abdomen PainGV09, GV10, GV11, GV14, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/5415813)
  • Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Disturbance, Motor Dysfunction Post-stroke, Fatigue Post-strokeGB20, GV03, GV09, GV11, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231114-k0008)
  • Headache, Sore Throat, Joint Pain, Muscle Pain, Fatigue Chronic, Sleep Unrefreshing, Memory Impaired, Fatigue Post-exertional, Cold Intolerance, Concentration Impaired, Yang Deficiency Spleen-kidney, Lumbar WeaknessBL11, BL13, BL14, BL15, BL17, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL22, BL23, BL25, GV02, GV03, GV04, GV05, GV06, GV07, GV08, GV09, GV10, GV11, GV12, GV13, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12967-023-04250-z)
  • Hyperglycemia, Prediabetes, Impaired Glucose ToleranceLI04, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, SP06, SP09, BL18, BL20, BL21, LV03, LV13, LV14, CV12, GV09 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-2014-4)
  • Paralysis Facial, Facial Nerve Palsy Peripheral RefractoryLI04, ST04, ST06, SI18, PC06, TB17, GB14, LV03, CV12, GV04, GV09, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24, XH03 (https://doi.org/10.27282/d.cnki.gsdzu.2024.000964)
  • Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Insomnia, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving, Withdrawal RestlessnessGV04, GV09, GV10, GV11, GV14, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613)
  • Memory Impairment, Attention Deficit, Cognitive Impairment Vascular, Sequela StrokeGV03, GV04, GV09, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000044257)
  • Insomnia, Motor Dysfunction Post-stroke, Fatigue Post-strokeGV03, GV04, GV09, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240201-k0003)
  • Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis, Laser AcupunctureSP06, GB30, LV08, GV02, GV04, GV06, GV09, GV12 (Effect of Schroth Exercises Combined With Laser Acupuncture Therapy in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05823493)
  • Neuropathy Peripheral, Neuropathic Pain, Paresthesia, Neuropathy Chemotherapy-induced, Sensory Loss, Muscle WeaknessST25, ST36, ST43, SP06, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL58, GB41, LV03, GV09, GV11, GV12, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-016-3037-z)
  • Gastroparesis Postoperative, Digestive Tract Tumor PostoperativeST21, ST25, ST36, CV12, GV06, GV07, GV08, GV09, GV10, GV11 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250528-k0002)
  • Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment MildGV04, GV09, GV14, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.942682)