Jinsuo (GV8)
Jinsuo (GV8), “Sinew Contraction”, is a point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel). It is point 8 of the 27 on the channel. Relaxes the sinews, extinguishes internal Wind and stops convulsions.
Location
In the back, in the depression below the T9 spinous process, on the posterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Relaxes the sinews, extinguishes internal Wind and stops convulsions.
Traditional indications
- Contractures
- Epilepsy
- Back stiffness
- Gastric 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.
- BL5 Wuchu (Bladder): Epilepsy
- BL63 Jinmen (Bladder): Epilepsy
- CV15 Jiuwei (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Epilepsy
- GB13 Benshen (Gallbladder): Epilepsy
Point profile
- Code
- GV8
- Pinyin name
- Jīn Suō
- Characters
- 筋缩
- Translation
- Sinew Contraction
- Meridian
- Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
- Topics
- Sinews, Epilepsy, 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.
