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    GV 6
    Jizhong
    jì zhōng ( 脊中 )
    Spinal Center, Center of the Spine, Middle of the Spine

Jizhong (GV 6)

Location

On the posterior midline, in the depression below the spinous process of the 11th thoracic vertebra.

Indications
  • Pain in the epigastric region, diarrhea
  • Jaundice, epilepsy
  • Back pain and stiffness
Contraindications: 
Contraindicated for moxa
Applications
  • Strenthens the Spleen, drains damp
  • Benefits the spine
Techniques

Needle perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 cun.