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GV17 - Governing Vessel Meridian 17 Acupuncture Point

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GV17 is point 17 of the Governing Vessel Meridian in traditional Chinese medicine.
 
 

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NAME


The original Chinese name for GV17 is 腦戶 (nǎo hù), which translates as ‘Brain Door’ and the Korean name is 뇌호 (noe ho).
 

LOCATION


GV17 Governing Vessel Meridian Acupuncture Point - Dermal / Skin level.GV17 Governing Vessel Meridian Acupuncture Point - Muscular / Muscle level.GV17 Governing Vessel Meridian Acupuncture Point - Skeletal / Skeleton level.
 
GV17 is located ‘2.5 cun directly above midpoint of posterior hairline 1.5 cun directly above DU16 in depression on upper border of external occipital protuberance.’1

 
 

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