Zhiyang (GV9)
Zhiyang (GV9), “Extremity of Yang”, is a point on the Du Mai (Governing Vessel). It is point 9 of the 27 on the channel. Drains Damp-Heat, resolves jaundice and unbinds the chest.
Location
In the back, in the depression below the T7 spinous process, level with the inferior angles of the scapulae.
Functions according to tradition
Drains Damp-Heat, resolves jaundice and unbinds the chest.
Traditional indications
- Jaundice
- Chest pain
- Cough
- Back pain
- Poor appetite
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.
- CV19 Zigong (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Chest pain, Cough, Poor appetite
- BL45 Yixi (Bladder): Back pain, Cough
- BL46 Geguan (Bladder): Back pain, Poor appetite
- BL48 Yanggang (Bladder): Jaundice, Poor appetite
- CV16 Zhongting (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Chest pain, Poor appetite
- CV18 Yutang (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Chest pain, Cough
Point profile
- Code
- GV9
- Pinyin name
- Zhì Yáng
- Characters
- 至阳
- Translation
- Extremity of Yang
- Meridian
- Du Mai (Governing Vessel)
- Topics
- Jaundice, Chest, 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.
