Governing Vessel meridian

GV-24 (Shéntíng, 神庭) — Spirit Courtyard

Meridian
Governing Vessel (GV)
Anatomical view
head
Point classification
Meeting point of the Governing Vessel with the Foot Taiyang Bladder and Foot Yangming Stomach channels.
Depth reference
0.5-0.8 cun subcutaneous
Moxibustion
Applicable according to the checked GV-24 point source
Reference aliases
GV24; Shenting; 神庭; Spirit Courtyard

Anatomical location

On the frontal scalp, 0.5 B-cun above the anterior hairline on the midline.

Traditional actions

Traditionally calms the spirit, clears the head, and opens the nasal passages.

Recorded indications

Primary: Reference uses include frontal headache, insomnia, anxiety, nasal blockage, and dizziness.

Secondary: Secondary uses include poor concentration, seizure patterns, and eye discomfort.

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.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008) GV24, p. 215
  2. Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Du 24: English name, classification, functions, indications and needling sections
  3. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference DU-24: English name, command functions, actions, indications and needling and moxibustion sections

Frequently asked questions

Where is GV-24 located?

On the frontal scalp, 0.5 B-cun above the anterior hairline on the midline.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for GV-24?

Traditionally calms the spirit, clears the head, and opens the nasal passages. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include frontal headache, insomnia, anxiety, nasal blockage, and dizziness. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include poor concentration, seizure patterns, and eye discomfort.

Is GV-24 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify GV-24 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.