Location
4 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline 1.5 thumb widths directly above the du17.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which GV18 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenDepressionPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderPsychological Mad Walking DisorderPsychological Mad Walking DisorderDizzinessEpilepsyStiff NeckUnable to Turn NeckImmobility NeckImmobility Neck TurningInsomniaNauseaPainHeadacheHeadacheMuscle SpasmsMuscle SpasmsTremor HeadTremor HeadVomiting FoamVomiting FoamVomiting Saliva WateryVomiting Saliva WateryWind
Protocols using GV18
- Headache, Vomiting, Nausea, Migraine, Head Pain – LI04, ST08, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, BL02, BL10, BL11, BL60, PC06, TB05, GB02, GB08, GB14, GB34, GB41, LV02, LV03, GV18, GV23 (doi:10.1186/1745-6215-12-241 ↗)
- Anxiety, Depression, Dystonia Cervical, Tremor Neck, Spasm Sternocleidomastoid – BL10, GB20, GV08, GV14, GV15, GV18, GV20, MS14 (doi:10.12998/wjcc.v12.i1.204 ↗)
- Insomnia – GB15, GV18, GV24 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2008.03.010 ↗)
- Neck Pain, Headache Cervicogenic – BL10, GB19, GB20, GV16, GV18, GV20 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2016.01.008 ↗)