Houding GV19: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method
Nomenclature:
Hou: posterior Ding: vertex
Hou ding is posterior to the vertex.
Point: GV19
Chinese Name: 後顶
Name:Hou ding
Pinyin: hòu dǐng
English Name/Meaning: Back Vertex
Han Geul 한글: hu jeong 후정
Romaji: go chō?
Vietnamese:Hậu đính
Location:
The point houding GV19 lies 5.5 cun directly above the midpoint of the posterior hairline, 1.5cun directly above the Qiangjian(GV18).
Functions:
- Dispels Wind
- Opens the channel
- Calms the shen
Indications of houding:
- Mania-depression, epilepsy, insomnia, dream disturbed sleeping, irritability .
- Local problems: headache, dizziness, vertigo, heaviness of head.
- Problems along the pathway of DU channel: nape pain, lower back pain.
Method:
Transversely (subcutaneously) 0.5–1 cun.
