Location
Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which GV11 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AnxietyBenefit Tonify HeartBenefit Tonify LungBoil / Furuncle WoollyBoil Furuncle WoollyCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenClove SoresCommon ColdCommon ColdCoughQi DeficiencyQi DeficiencySadness & DepressionSadness & DepressionDisease Heart AcuteDisease Heart AcuteDisease StomachDisease StomachDisorientationDizzinessBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsDyspnoea HotDyspnoea HotEnteritisEpilepsy (infant)Epilepsy InfantileFeverFrightGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindHeatHeat LiverHeat LiverHemiplegiaHigh Blood PressureHigh Blood PressureInjury ColdInjury ColdMalariaPoor MemoryPoor MemoryNumbnessFoot NumbnessFoot NumbnessHand NumbnessHand NumbnessPainLower Back PainLower Back PainHeadacheHeadacheHeadache Intermittent PainHeadache Intermittent PainStomach AcheStomach AchePalpitationsPapulesParalysisCold Back Superior SensationCold Back Superior SensationMuscle SpasmsMuscle SpasmsOrgans Phase StagnationOrgans Phase StagnationStrokeWind Cold Acute SyndromeWind-cold Acute SyndromeWind Cold Interior SyndromeWind-cold Interior SyndromeTaxationTetanusTimidityTonify HeartTonify LungTuberculosis PulmonaryTuberculosis PulmonaryVomitingHeart Zang WeaknessHeart Zang WeaknessWindWind Organs PhaseWind Organs Phase
Protocols using GV11
- Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Insomnia, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving, Withdrawal Restlessness – GV04, GV09, GV10, GV11, GV14, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613)
- Gastroparesis Postoperative, Digestive Tract Tumor Postoperative – ST21, ST25, ST36, CV12, GV06, GV07, GV08, GV09, GV10, GV11 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250528-k0002)
- Neuropathy Peripheral, Neuropathic Pain, Paresthesia, Neuropathy Chemotherapy-induced, Sensory Loss, Muscle Weakness – ST25, ST36, ST43, SP06, SP10, BL13, BL17, BL58, GB41, LV03, GV09, GV11, GV12, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12885-016-3037-z)
- 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 Weakness – BL11, 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)
- Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Disturbance, Motor Dysfunction Post-stroke, Fatigue Post-stroke – GB20, GV03, GV09, GV11, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231114-k0008)
- Anxiety, Depression, Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Acid Reflux, Chest Pain Noncardiac, Upper Abdomen Pain – GV09, GV10, GV11, GV14, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2020/5415813)
- Paralysis Facial, Facial Nerve Inflammation – GV11 (https://doi.org/10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2019.12.1399)
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist Pain, Hand Weakness, Hand Numbness, Tingling Fingers – LI05, SI04, BL13, BL15, TB04, TB05, GV11, GV12, GV13 (https://doi.org/10.27820/d.cnki.gszxy.2023.000394)
- Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild – GV11, GV14, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.942682)
- High Blood Pressure – LU07, LI04, LI11, LI15, ST09, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, BL16, BL22, BL41, BL42, BL43, BL44, BL45, BL46, BL47, KD01, PC06, PC08, PC09, TB05, GB20, GB34, GB41, GB43, LV02, LV03, GV06, GV07, GV08, GV09, GV10, GV11, GV12, GV14, GV16, GV26, XH03, XH16, XH32 (DEADMAN-COMPOSITE)
- Motor Dysfunction, Lower Limb Pain, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Contracture Joint, Spasticity Lower Limb Post-stroke – GV03, GV04, GV08, GV11, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/5511031)
- Stomach Ache – ST36, BL14, BL16, BL22, BL41, BL42, BL43, BL44, BL45, BL46, BL47, BL51, GB34, GV06, GV07, GV08, GV09, GV10, GV11, GV12, XC03 (DEADMAN-COMPOSITE)