Governing Vessel meridian
GV-25 (Sùliáo, 素髎) — White Crevice
- Meridian
- Governing Vessel (GV)
- Anatomical view
- head
- Point classification
- Nasal-tip point of the Governing Vessel without an additional command classification in the checked point sources.
- Depth reference
- 0.3-0.5 cun oblique superiorly
- Moxibustion
- Direct moxibustion is contraindicated on the face; indirect use is not established
- Reference aliases
- GV25; Suliao; 素髎; White Crevice
Anatomical location
On the face, at the tip of the nose.
Traditional actions
Traditionally opens the nose, clears heat, and restores awareness.
Recorded indications
Primary: Reference uses include nasal blockage, reduced smell, nosebleed, and fainting patterns.
Secondary: Secondary uses include facial swelling and alcohol-related nasal redness.
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) GV25, p. 216
- Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Du 25: English name, classification, functions, indications and needling sections
- American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference DU-25: English name, command functions, actions, indications and needling and moxibustion sections
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 3.9, direct moxibustion on the face, p. 23
Frequently asked questions
Where is GV-25 located?
On the face, at the tip of the nose.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for GV-25?
Traditionally opens the nose, clears heat, and restores awareness. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include nasal blockage, reduced smell, nosebleed, and fainting patterns. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include facial swelling and alcohol-related nasal redness.
Is GV-25 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify GV-25 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.