Shuigou (GV26)
Shuigou (GV26), “Water Trough”, is a point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel). It is point 26 of the 27 on the channel. Emergency resuscitation point.
Location
In the philtrum, at the junction of the upper one-third and lower two-thirds.
Functions according to tradition
Emergency resuscitation point. Opens the orifices, awakens the Shen, calms the spirit, expels Wind, treats acute lumbar pain from stagnation.
Traditional indications
- Loss of consciousness
- Shock
- Convulsions
- Acute lumbar pain
- Facial paralysis
- Depression
- Lockjaw
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Two or more channels meet here, so it is credited with acting on all of them.
Precautions
Oblique needling only (not perpendicular). Strong fingernail stimulation in emergencies.
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.
- HT9 Shaochong (Heart): Loss of consciousness
- PC9 Zhongchong (Pericardium): Loss of consciousness
- ST6 Jiache (Stomach): Facial paralysis, Lockjaw
- HT7 Shenmen (Heart): Depression
- KI1 Yongquan (Kidney): Loss of consciousness
- LI1 Shangyang (Large Intestine): Loss of consciousness
Point profile
- Code
- GV26
- Pinyin name
- Shuǐ Gōu
- Characters
- 水沟
- Translation
- Water Trough
- Meridian
- Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
- Classification
- Crossing point
- Topics
- Emergency, Mental, Lower Back
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.
