Governing Vessel meridian
GV-2 (Yāoshù, 腰俞) — Lumbar Shu
- Meridian
- Governing Vessel (GV)
- Anatomical view
- posterior
- Point classification
- Transporting point associated with the lower back in the checked educational source.
- Depth reference
- Specialist-only, anatomy-dependent shallow oblique insertion; no universal fixed depth is appropriate at the sacral hiatus
- Moxibustion
- Applicable according to the checked GV-2 point source
- Reference aliases
- GV2; Yaoshu; 腰俞; Lumbar Shu
Anatomical location
In the sacral region, in the sacral hiatus on the posterior midline, immediately above the anal cleft.
Traditional actions
Traditionally regulates the lower burner, strengthens the lumbar region, and relaxes the sinews.
Recorded indications
Primary: Reference uses include low-back pain, sacral stiffness, hemorrhoids, and menstrual irregularity.
Secondary: Secondary uses include weakness or numbness of the legs and seizure patterns.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008) GV2, p. 204
- Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Du 2: English name, classification, functions, indications and needling sections
- American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference DU-2: English name, command functions, actions, indications and needling and moxibustion sections
- Anatomy of the Sacral Hiatus and Its Clinical Relevance in Caudal Epidural Block Abstract and anatomical findings; sacral canal access and hiatus variation
Frequently asked questions
Where is GV-2 located?
In the sacral region, in the sacral hiatus on the posterior midline, immediately above the anal cleft.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for GV-2?
Traditionally regulates the lower burner, strengthens the lumbar region, and relaxes the sinews. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include low-back pain, sacral stiffness, hemorrhoids, and menstrual irregularity. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include weakness or numbness of the legs and seizure patterns.
Is GV-2 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify GV-2 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.