Governing Vessel 4, Abbreviated as GV 4, also known as DU 4, Transliterated Mingmen in Chinese, Life Gate in English.
GV 4 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the lumbar region, on the posterior median line, in the depression below the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra.
GV 4 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Spermatorrhea, impotence
- Irregular menstruation, leukorrhea
- Diarrhea
- Stiffness and pain of the lumbar
GV 4 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Tonifies Kidney Qi and Yang, tonifies Original Qi, nourishes Essence, clears Heat, strengthens the lumbar region and knees.
Notes:
GV 4 is one of the most effective points to tonify Yang and strengthen the constitution. It is especially efficacious if moxa is also used on the point.