Location
05 thumb widths directly above the midpoint of the anterior hairline.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which GV24 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
AgitationBenefit BrainBenefit BrainBenefit Eyes SuperiorBenefit Eyes SuperiorBenefit HeadBenefit HeadBenefit NoseBenefit NoseCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenChillsNasal CongestionNasal CongestionDepressionNasal DischargeNasal DischargeDischarge Nasal Clear PersistentDischarge Nasal Clear PersistentPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderPsychological Mimicry DisorderPsychological Mimicry DisorderPsychological Nudity Inappropriate DisorderPsychological Nudity Inappropriate DisorderPsychological Running Around DisorderPsychological Running Around DisorderPsychological Singing DisorderPsychological Singing DisorderDizzinessShortness of BreathEpilepsy WindEpilepsy WindEyesight / Vision Lack Of ClarityLack Of Clarity VisionFeverFright FullnessInsomniaWatery EyesNosebleedOculogyric Crisis Eyes Staring UpwardsOculogyric Crisis Eyes Staring UpwardsOpisthotonosHeadacheHeadachePalpitationsCold Head SensationCold Head SensationTongue ThrustingTongue ThrustingLoss of ConsciousnessVomitingWindWind HeadWind Head
Protocols using GV24
- Memory Loss, Cognitive Impairment, Dementia Alzheimer – KD04, GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-017-2052-y)
- Disability Low Back, Low Back Chronic Pain – ST04, ST36, SP13, SP14, BL23, BL24, BL25, BL37, BL40, GB12, GB26, GB30, GB34, GB41, GV03, GV04, GV05, GV24, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.1186/1471-2474-11-118)
- Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Cancer Breast, Chemotherapy Side Effects – SP06, KD03, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13058-023-01645-0)
- Memory Impairment, Attention Deficit, Cognitive Impairment Vascular, Sequela Stroke – GV03, GV04, GV09, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000044257)
- Insomnia, Motor Dysfunction Post-stroke, Fatigue Post-stroke – GV03, GV04, GV09, GV14, GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240201-k0003)
- Anxiety, Sweating, Depression, Insomnia, Hot Flashes, Menopause Perimenopause, Mood Disturbance – SP06, HT07, PC06, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1726927)
- Fatigue, Insomnia, Sleep Difficulty Initiating, Sleep Difficulty Maintaining, Daytime Sleepiness – SP06, HT07, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/163850)
- Stroke Rehabilitation, Apathy, Reduced Motivation – GV16, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2025.12.1437)
- Tic Disorders – LI04, LI11, ST04, ST06, ST32, BL02, BL18, KD03, KD17, TB05, GB13, GB20, GB34, LV03, GV08, GV20, GV24 (Acupuncture Treatment in Pediatric Patients With Tic Disorders: A Prospective, Single-Center, Randomized Controlled Trial. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT07071428)
- Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression Post-stroke, Hopelessness – LI04, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, PC06, LV03, GV20, GV24, XH03 (https://doi.org/10.13703/j.0255-2930.2017.06.003)
- Anxiety, Depression, Insomnia, Nightmares, Ptsd, Hypervigilance, Intrusive Memory – GB20, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2012/431279)
- Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild – GB20, GV20, GV24 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.942682)