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    GV 24

    Shenting

    shén tíng (神庭 )
    Spirit Court, Courtyard of the Spirit, Mind Courtyard
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Shenting (GV 24)

Location

On the midline of the head, 0.5 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.

Indications
  • Epilepsy, anxiety, insomnia
  • Headache, vertigo
  • Palpitation
  • Rhinorrhea
Applications
  • Benefits the brain, calms the spirit
  • Soothes the Liver and Heart
  • Eliminates wind
  • Benefits the nose and eyes
Techniques

Needle subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 cun, or prick to bleed.