# GV11 Shendao (Spirit Path) – Governing Vessel

神道 · shén dào

Location: Below spinous process of the 5th thoracic vertebra.

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/gv11

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Anxiety, Benefit Tonify Heart, Benefit Tonify Lung, Boil / Furuncle Woolly, Boil Furuncle Woolly, Calm Spirit Shen, Calm Spirit Shen, Clove Sores, Common Cold, Common Cold, Cough, Qi Deficiency, Qi Deficiency, Sadness & Depression, Sadness & Depression, Disease Heart Acute, Disease Heart Acute, Disease Stomach, Disease Stomach, Disorientation, Dizziness, Breathing Shortness Of Breath Problems, Breathing Shortness Of Breath Problems, Dyspnoea Hot, Dyspnoea Hot, Enteritis, Epilepsy (infant), Epilepsy Infantile, Fever, Fright, Ghost Syndrome Childhood Fright Wind, Ghost Syndrome Childhood Fright Wind, Heat, Heat Liver, Heat Liver, Hemiplegia, High Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure, Injury Cold, Injury Cold, Malaria, Poor Memory, Poor Memory, Numbness, Foot Numbness, Foot Numbness, Hand Numbness, Hand Numbness, Pain, Lower Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Headache, Headache, Headache Intermittent Pain, Headache Intermittent Pain, Stomach Ache, Stomach Ache, Palpitations, Papules, Paralysis, Cold Back Superior Sensation, Cold Back Superior Sensation, Muscle Spasms, Muscle Spasms, Organs Phase Stagnation, Organs Phase Stagnation, Stroke, Wind Cold Acute Syndrome, Wind-cold Acute Syndrome, Wind Cold Interior Syndrome, Wind-cold Interior Syndrome, Taxation, Tetanus, Timidity, Tonify Heart, Tonify Lung, Tuberculosis Pulmonary, Tuberculosis Pulmonary, Vomiting, Heart Zang Weakness, Heart Zang Weakness, Wind, Wind Organs Phase, Wind Organs Phase

## Most often selected alongside GV11

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- GV14 (Great Vertebra) – 13 protocols
- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 10 protocols
- GV09 (Reaching Yang) – 9 protocols
- GV10 (Spirit Tower) – 6 protocols
- GV24 (Spirit Court) – 6 protocols
- GV16 (Wind Mansion) – 5 protocols
- BL13 (Lung Shu Point) – 4 protocols
- BL15 (Heart Shu Point) – 4 protocols

## Protocols using GV11

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 84 days | doi:10.1186/s12885-016-3037-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Heartburn, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease, Acid Reflux, Chest Pain Noncardiac, Upper Abdomen Pain | GV09, GV10, GV11, GV14, GV20 | 42 days | doi:10.1155/2020/5415813 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae | GV11, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24, GV26 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression Post-stroke, Stroke Sequelae, Depression Moderate-severe | GV11, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24, GV26 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s12906-021-03277-3 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Motor Dysfunction, Lower Limb Pain, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Contracture Joint, Spasticity Lower Limb Post-stroke | GV03, GV04, GV08, GV11, GV14 | 28 days | doi:10.1155/2021/5511031 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | 28 days | doi:10.1186/s12967-023-04250-z | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Epilepsy, Epilepsy Benign Childhood Epilepsy With Central Temporal Spikes, Seizure Generalized Tonic-clonic, Seizure Nocturnal, Tonic-Clonic Seizures, Childhood Epilepsy with Centrotemporal Spikes | BL13, BL18, GV06, GV08, GV11, GV14 | 90 days | doi:10.3389/fnhum.2025.1618266 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Opioid Dependence, Withdrawal Insomnia, Withdrawal Anxiety, Withdrawal Craving, Withdrawal Restlessness | GV04, GV09, GV10, GV11, GV14, GV20 | 10 days | doi:10.3389/fpsyt.2021.767613 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild | GV11, GV14, GV20, GV24 | 84 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.942682 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Paralysis Facial, Facial Nerve Inflammation | GV11 | – | doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2019.12.1399 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Wrist Pain, Hand Weakness, Hand Numbness, Tingling Fingers | LI05, SI04, BL13, BL15, TB04, TB05, GV11, GV12, GV13 | 14 days | doi:10.27820/d.cnki.gszxy.2023.000394 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Gastroparesis Postoperative, Digestive Tract Tumor Postoperative | ST21, ST25, ST36, CV12, GV06, GV07, GV08, GV09, GV10, GV11 | 14 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250528-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Forgetfulness, Memory Impairment, Mild Cognitive Impairment | LU03, LU07, HT03, HT07, BL15, BL43, KD01, KD21, GV11, GV20 | – | doi:10.19917/j.cnki.1005-0779.022173 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Sleep Disturbance, Motor Dysfunction Post-stroke, Fatigue Post-stroke | GB20, GV03, GV09, GV11, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231114-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Stroke Sequelae, Sleep Quality Poor, Fatigue Post-stroke | GB20, GV03, GV09, GV11, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24, XB09, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231114-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cough, Chest Pain, Reflux Gastroesophageal, Cough Gastroesophageal Reflux | GV09, GV10, GV11, GV14 | 42 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241225-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Vomiting, Gastritis, Hematemesis, Psychogenic Vomiting | ST36, SP04, PC06, LV03, CV06, CV12, GV09, GV10, GV11, GV14, GV20 | 14 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20251022-k0001 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke, Cognitive Impairment Mild Post-stroke | BL15, GV11, GV16, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210811-0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |

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