Location
On the midline of the head 5 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline approximately on the midpoint of the line connecting apex of the ears.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which GV20 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationAgitation HeartAgitation HeartAngerAversion Heat FireAversion Heat FireConstriction OesophagusConstriction OesophagusCoughQi DeficiencyQi DeficiencyDepressionDisease FebrileDisease FebrilePsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderPsychological Ranting DisorderPsychological Ranting DisorderShan DisorderShan DisorderTurmoil DisorderTurmoil DisorderDisorientationAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingAbdomen Inferior BloatingAbdomen Inferior BloatingFocal BloatingFocal BloatingBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsEpilepsyFrightAbdomen Inferior FullnessAbdomen Inferior FullnessChest FullnessChest FullnessHeatInjury ColdInjury ColdJaundiceJaundice AcuteJaundice AcutePoor MemoryPoor MemoryNauseaObstruction DiaphragmObstruction DiaphragmAbdominal PainAbdominal PainBack PainBack PainChest PainChest PainRib PainRib PainHeart PainHeart PainHeart Cold PainHeart Cold PainRoundworms PainRoundworms PainPalpitationsRebellion QiRebellion QiRefluxReflux StomachReflux StomachSaliva BloodSaliva BloodMuscle SpasmsMuscle SpasmsPhlegm Chest StagnationPhlegm Chest StagnationLoss of ConsciousnessVomitingVomiting FoamVomiting Foam
Protocols using GV20
- Headache Migraine, Migraine Without Aura – LI04, ST36, SP06, PC06, GB14, GB20, LV03, CV12, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1046/j.1526-4610.2002.02203.x)
- Cognitive Impairment Post-stroke, Dementia Prevention, Stroke Ischemic Sequelae – ST02, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL10, PC06, GB12, GB20, LV03, GV20, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000023803)
- Agitation, Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Alzheimer – HT07, PC06, GB20, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fpsyt.2025.1548878)
- Sweating, Dizziness, Tinnitus, Insomnia, Irritability, Hot Flashes, Vaginal Dryness, Dyspareunia, Bone Pain, Menstrual Irregularity, Perimenopausal Syndrome – LI04, ST36, SP06, HT07, SI19, KD03, KD07, GB20, GB34, GB39, LV03, LV05, CV04, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1745-6215-15-198)
- Hemiplegia, Motor Dysfunction, Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Impairment – LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, GB20, GB33, GB39, GV20 (Wu P, Zeng F, Li YX, Li J, Qiu LH, Qin W, Luo L, Yin CX, Xiong Y, Bai Y, Wang D, Zhou YM, Liang FR. Effect of acupuncture plus conventional treatment on brain activity in ischemic stroke patients: a regional homogeneity analysis. J Tradit Chin Med. 2017; 37(5): 650-658.)
- Fatigue Mental, Fatigue Sleep-deprivation – SP06, HT07, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.13463/j.cnki.jlzyy.2023.02.030)
- Headache Frontal, Headache Tension-type, Forehead Pain – LI04, ST44, GB20, GV20, XH03, XH05 (https://doi.org/10.1177/02692155241229282)
- Fatigue, Insomnia, Sleep Difficulty Initiating, Sleep Difficulty Maintaining, Daytime Sleepiness – SP06, HT07, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/163850)
- Anxiety Generalized – GV20 (陈颖范竹青. 电针结合耳穴放血治疗轻中度广泛性焦虑障碍的随机对照研究. 现代医药卫生 ., 2013 [CNKI])
- Tinnitus – ST36, TB03, TB17, GB02, GB08, GB20, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1472-6882-12-97)
- Diarrhea Functional, Spleen-stomach Deficiency – ST36, SP09, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12, GV20, XH03 (https://doi.org/10.27044/d.cnki.ggzzu.2024.000184)
- Speech Impairment, Ischemic Stroke, Aphasia Post-stroke – HT05, GB39, CV23, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/5635596)