GV2

Yaoshu

Yaoshu(GV2,腰俞) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Governor Vessel.

Location

On the posterior midline, in the middle of the sacro-coccygeal hiatus.

Indication

• ①Diarrhea, dysentery, hematochezia, constipation, hemorrhoid, proctoptosis, and other intestine diseases;
• ②irregular menstruation, amenorrhea;
• ③pain and stiffness in the waist and spinal column, numbness of the lower limb, epilepsy.

Method

Puncture obliquely upward 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.