Qianding (GV21)
Qianding (GV21), “Anterior Vertex”, is a point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel). It is point 21 of the 27 on the channel. Clears the head, opens the nose and calms dizziness.
Location
On the head, 3.5 cun above the anterior hairline, on the median line.
Functions according to tradition
Clears the head, opens the nose and calms dizziness.
Traditional indications
- Vertex headache
- Dizziness
- Nasal congestion
- Infantile convulsions
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.
- BL3 Meichong (Bladder): Dizziness, Nasal congestion
- BL6 Chengguang (Bladder): Dizziness, Nasal congestion
- GB15 Toulinqi (Gallbladder): Dizziness, Nasal congestion
- BL4 Qucha (Bladder): Nasal congestion
- GB18 Chengling (Gallbladder): Nasal congestion
- BL5 Wuchu (Bladder): Dizziness
Point profile
- Code
- GV21
- Pinyin name
- Qián Dǐng
- Characters
- 前顶
- Translation
- Anterior Vertex
- Meridian
- Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
- Topics
- Head & Neck, Nose, Dizziness
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.
