Location
At the junction of the upper ⅓ and middle ⅓ of the philtrum.
Cautions
No specific contraindications.
Indications
Conditions for which GV26 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Loss of SmellLoss of SmellMuscle WastingBenefit FaceBenefit FaceBenefit NoseBenefit NoseBenefit SpineBenefit SpineCalm Spirit ShenCalm Spirit ShenChillsComaDepressionDepression Crying UnexpectedDepression Crying UnexpectedDeviation FaceDeviation FaceFacial DroopFacial DroopDischarge Nasal ClearDischarge Nasal ClearDischarge Nasal PersistentDischarge Nasal PersistentPsychological DisorderPsychological DisorderPsychological Laughter Excessive Inappropriate DisorderPsychological Laughter Excessive Inappropriate DisorderPsychological Laughter Excessive Unexpected DisorderPsychological Laughter Excessive Unexpected DisorderBreathing ProblemsBreathing ProblemsEpilepsyFeverGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindGhost Syndrome Childhood Fright WindHigh Blood PressureHigh Blood PressureBack Lumbar Sprain StiffnessSpine Lumbar Sprain StiffnessImmobility Back Lumbar SprainImmobility Spine Lumbar SprainJaundiceNosebleed PersistentNosebleed PersistentEdemaHeadacheHeadacheSpine PainSpine PainSpine Lumbar Sprain PainSpine Lumbar Sprain PainFacial SwellingFacial SwellingTetanusThirsting ExcessiveThirsting ExcessiveTremor LipsTremor LipsLoss of ConsciousnessUnconsciousness WindstrokeUnconsciousness WindstrokeWind
Protocols using GV26
- Dysphagia Post-stroke, Swallowing Dysfunction – LU05, SP06, HT05, BL40, KD06, PC06, CV23, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.13702/j.1000-0607.20250421)
- Memory Impaired, Cognitive Impairment Mild – GV20, GV24, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2022.942682)
- 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)
- Post-stroke Depression – LU04, LI04, LI06, LI07, LI10, LI11, LI12, LI13, LI15, ST02, ST32, ST33, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, ST44, SP06, SP10, SP11, HT05, BL15, BL20, BL23, BL61, BL64, KD02, KD03, PC02, PC03, PC06, TB03, TB06, TB07, TB09, TB12, TB14, GB20, GB31, GB33, GB43, LV02, LV03, LV05, LV14, GV20, GV23, GV26 (Acupuncture for Ischemic Post-stroke Depression. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02472613)
- Paralysis Hemiplegia, Paralysis Flaccid – LU05, LI04, SP06, HT01, BL40, KD01, PC06, GB40, CV04, GV26 (Mao Min, Chen Xin, Chen Yuefeng, Rao Ping, Liu Jian. Stage-oriented Comprehensive Acupuncture Treatment plus Rehabilitation Training for Apoplectic Hemiplegia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2008, 28(2): 90-93)
- Ischemic Stroke, Neurological Deficit, Paralysis Limbs – GV26 (Chang XB et al. Influence of acupuncture on neural movement function in rats with middle cerebral artery occlusion-A randomized controlled trial. J Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012, 32(1): 105-109)
- Depression, Stroke, Stroke Sequelae – LI04, LI10, LI11, ST08, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT07, BL59, GB08, GB15, CV04, GV20, GV26 (Can Acupuncture Treat Post-stroke Depression?. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02644161)
- Paralysis Facial, Paralysis Facial Peripheral, Facial Paralysis Intractable – LI04, LI20, ST04, ST06, SI18, GB14, GB20, CV24, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1504089)
- Motor Dysfunction, Paralysis Hemiplegia, Stroke Sequela, Hemiplegia Post-stroke – LU05, SP06, HT01, BL40, PC06, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2025.000611)
- 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)
- Facial Paralysis, Synkinesis Facial – ST01, ST02, ST03, ST04, ST06, GB14, CV24, GV24, GV26, XH03, XH04 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000049719)
- Paralysis Post-stroke Motor Dysfunction, Motor Impairment Upper Limb, Motor Impairment Lower Limb – LU05, SP06, HT01, BL40, PC06, GV26 (https://doi.org/10.27127/d.cnki.ghlzu.2025.000525)