Shenzhu (GV12)
Shenzhu (GV12), “Body Pillar”, is a point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel). It is point 12 of the 27 on the channel. Diffuses the Lung, strengthens the body and calms the Shen.
Location
In the back, in the depression below the T3 spinous process, on the posterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Diffuses the Lung, strengthens the body and calms the Shen. A classical tonification point for children.
Traditional indications
- Cough
- Asthma
- Childhood weakness
- Epilepsy
- Back pain
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
Needle obliquely upward between the spinous processes, without forcing the depth.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- BL45 Yixi (Bladder): Asthma, Back pain, Cough
- BL42 Pohu (Bladder): Asthma, Cough
- BL13 Feishu (Bladder): Asthma, Cough
- CV18 Yutang (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Asthma, Cough
- CV19 Zigong (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Asthma, Cough
- CV20 Huagai (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Asthma, Cough
Point profile
- Code
- GV12
- Pinyin name
- Shēn Zhù
- Characters
- 身柱
- Translation
- Body Pillar
- Meridian
- Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
- Topics
- Cough, Children, Mental
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
