素髎

素髎 is also named Suliao, GV25
Suliao
Suliao

Suliao(GV25,素髎) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Governor Vessel.

Location

On the midline at the tip of the nose.

Indication

  • ①Coma, convulsion and syncope, neonatal asphyxia, shock, respiratory failure;
  • ②rhinorrhea, epistaxis.

Method

Oblique insertion 0.3~0.5 cun upwards, or prick to bleed.