Yaoshu (GV2)
Yaoshu (GV2), “Lumbar Shu”, is a point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel). It is point 2 of the 27 on the channel. Strengthens the lumbosacral region and regulates menstruation.
Location
On the sacrum, at the sacral hiatus, on the posterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Strengthens the lumbosacral region and regulates menstruation.
Traditional indications
- Lumbosacral pain
- Irregular menstruation
- Haemorrhoids
- Weak legs
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
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.
- BL24 Qihaishu (Bladder): Haemorrhoids, Weak legs
- BL30 Baihuanshu (Bladder): Haemorrhoids, Irregular menstruation
- BL31 Shangliao (Bladder): Irregular menstruation, Lumbosacral pain
- BL33 Zhongliao (Bladder): Irregular menstruation, Lumbosacral pain
- LV9 Yinbao (Liver): Irregular menstruation, Lumbosacral pain
- BL28 Pangguangshu (Bladder): Lumbosacral pain
Point profile
- Code
- GV2
- Pinyin name
- Yāo Shū
- Characters
- 腰俞
- Translation
- Lumbar Shu
- Meridian
- Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
- Topics
- Sacrum, Lower back, Menstruation
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.
