# GV12 Shenzhu (Body Pillar) – Governing Vessel

身柱 · shēn zhù

Location: Below spinous process of the 3rd thoracic vertebra.

Cautions: No specific contraindications.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/gv12

## Indications

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

Agitation, Calm Spirit Shen, Calm Spirit Shen, Clove Sores, Common Cold, Common Cold, Cough, Psychological Delirium Disorder, Psychological Delirium Disorder, Psychological Mad Walking Disorder, Psychological Mad Walking Disorder, Psychological Murderous Desire Disorder, Psychological Murderous Desire Disorder, Psychological Rage Disorder, Psychological Rage Disorder, Dry Mouth, Dry Mouth, Shortness of Breath, Enteritis, Epilepsy (infant), Epilepsy Infantile, Fever, Ghost Syndrome Seeing Ghosts, Ghost Syndrome Seeing Ghosts, Heat, Heat Chest, Heat Chest, Heat Heart, Heat Heart, Heat Lung, Heat Lung, Hemiplegia, High Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure, Foot Numbness, Foot Numbness, Hand Numbness, Hand Numbness, Opisthotonos, Lower Back Pain, Lower Back Pain, Headache, Headache, Stomach Ache, Stomach Ache, Muscle Spasms, Muscle Spasms, Organs Phase Stagnation, Organs Phase Stagnation, Sweating, Thirsting Excessive, Thirsting Excessive, Vomiting, Wind, Wind Organs Phase, Wind Organs Phase

## Most often selected alongside GV12

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

- BL13 (Lung Shu Point) – 10 protocols
- KD03 (Great Stream) – 8 protocols
- GV04 (Life Gate) – 7 protocols
- GV14 (Great Vertebra) – 7 protocols
- GV10 (Spirit Tower) – 6 protocols
- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 6 protocols
- LI04 (Junction Valley) – 6 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 6 protocols

## Protocols using GV12

| 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. |
| Cough, Insomnia, Malaise, Shortness Of Breath, Olfactory Dysfunction Post-covid, Taste Dysfunction | LI20, SP03, SP09, HT07, BL10, BL14, BL15, KD03, PC06, PC07, GB20, LV03, CV17, GV12, GV20 | 30 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.916944 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Palpitations, Insomnia, Malaise, Heaviness Head, Olfactory Dysfunction Post-covid | LI20, SP03, SP09, BL10, BL14, BL15, KD03, PC06, PC07, GB20, LV03, CV17, GV12, GV20 | 28 days | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.916944 | 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. |
| Nasal Congestion, Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea Clear | BL07, GV12 | – | doi:10.1016/j.heliyon.2024.e29262 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Transient Ischemic Attack, Stroke Prevention | GV03, GV04, GV09, GV12, GV14, GV15, GV16, GV20 | 42 days | doi:10.4103/1673-5374.180735 | 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. |
| Cough, Fever, Asthma, Epilepsy, Herpes Zoster, Common Cold, Acne, Indigestion Pediatric, Diarrhea Pediatric | GV12 | – | doi:10.19945/j.cnki.issn.1006-3250.2017.01.042 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Spasm Facial, Blepharospasm, Meige Syndrome, Dystonia, Meige Syndrome, Orofacial Dystonia | KD03, KD06, GV08, GV09, GV12, GV14, GV20 | 56 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20250615-k0002 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Allergic Rhinitis, Sneezing, Rhinitis Allergic Perennial | ST36, BL13, BL43, GV12 | 28 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20231107-0005 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, Rhinorrhea, Itching Nasal, Itching Eye | LU07, LU09, ST36, SI03, SI19, BL13, BL20, BL23, BL62, KD03, KD06, TB17, TB21, GB02, CV04, CV12, GV04, GV12 | 21 days | doi:10.4103/abr.abr_49_22 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Anosmia, Olfactory Dysfunction Post-covid | LI20, SP03, SP09, HT07, BL10, BL14, BL15, KD03, PC06, PC07, GB20, LV03, CV17, GV12, GV20 | – | doi:10.3389/fneur.2022.916944 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Cognitive Deficiency Disorder, Cerebral Palsy | GV04, GV12, GV14 | 90 days | doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20210129-k0008 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Leukopenia, Neutropenia | CV04, CV12, GV12 | 3 days | doi:10.1016/j.explore.2024.103031 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Allergic Rhinitis | LU07, LU09, ST36, SI03, BL13, BL20, BL23, BL62, KD03, KD06, CV04, CV12, GV04, GV12 | 21 days | doi:10.4103/abr.abr_49_22 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| 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 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dementia Senile | ST36, ST40, HT04, HT07, BL23, KD03, KD07, PC06, PC07, GV04, GV12, GV14, GV15, GV16, GV20, GV23, GV24, GV26, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D | 30 days | CHENG Hai-ying, CHENG Dong-qi. Progress in Research on Acupuncture Treatment of Senile Dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-233. | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Asthma, Common Cold, Excess, Wind | LU07, LI04, BL12, BL13, BL43, GV12, GV14 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Bi Syndrome, Fever Rheumatic, Arthritis Rheumatoid, Fibrositis, Neuralgia, Gout, Lumbar Lower Back Pain, Bi Syndrome, Fever Rheumatic, Arthritis Rheumatoid, Back Pain, Lumbar Lower Back Pain | GV03, GV12, GV26 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Boil | LI04, BL40, PC04, GV10, GV12 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Boil Face, Boil Face | LI01, LI04, LI11, BL40, PC04, GV10, GV12 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Boil Finger Tip, Boil Finger Tip | LI04, LI11, LI20, BL40, PC04, GV10, GV12 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Boil Temple, Boil Temple | LI04, BL40, PC04, GB34, GB44, GV10, GV12 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Boil Toe, Boil Toe | LI04, BL40, PC04, GB02, GB34, GV10, GV12 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Kidney Deficiency, Deficiency, Asthma Persistent, Kidney Deficiency, Asthma Persistent | BL13, BL23, BL43, KD03, CV06, CV17, GV12 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Lung Deficiency, Deficiency, Asthma Persistent, Lung Deficiency, Asthma Persistent | LU09, ST36, SP03, BL13, BL43, GV12 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |
| Phlegm, Heat, Excess, Asthma Persistent, Asthma Persistent | LU05, ST40, BL13, BL43, CV22, GV12, XB01B | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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