GV19

GV19 is also named 后顶, Houding, 後頂
Houding
Houding

Houding(GV19,后顶) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Governor Vessel.

Location

1.5 cun directly above Qiangjian(GV18), or 1.5 cun posterior to Baihui(GV20).

Indication

  • ①Vertigo, headache;
  • ②epilepsy.

Method

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.