Jizhong (GV6)
Jizhong (GV6), “Spinal Centre”, is a point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel). It is point 6 of the 27 on the channel. Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness and treats prolapse.
Location
In the back, in the depression below the T11 spinous process, on the posterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Strengthens the Spleen, resolves Dampness and treats prolapse.
Traditional indications
- Diarrhoea
- Jaundice
- Rectal prolapse
- 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.
- BL48 Yanggang (Bladder): Diarrhoea, Jaundice
- BL49 Yishe (Bladder): Diarrhoea, Jaundice
- KI16 Huangshu (Kidney): Diarrhoea, Jaundice
- SP5 Shangqiu (Spleen): Diarrhoea, Jaundice
- BL46 Geguan (Bladder): Back pain
- BL19 Danshu (Bladder): Jaundice
Point profile
- Code
- GV6
- Pinyin name
- Jǐ Zhōng
- Characters
- 脊中
- Translation
- Spinal Centre
- Meridian
- Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
- Topics
- Digestion, Back, Children
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.
