Jinsuo GV8 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature:

Jin: muscle Suo: contracture
Jinsuo is beneficial in treating all kinds of muscle contracture.
Point: GV8
Chinese Name: 筋缩
Name: Jin suo
Pinyin: jīn suō
English Name/Meaning: Muscle Spasm
Han Geul 한글: geun chuk 근축
Romaji: kin shuku(?)
Vietnamese:Cân súc

Location:

This point lies below the spinous process of the ninth thoracic vertebra.

Functions of Jinsuo:

• Relax sinew and eliminates interior wind.
• Tonifies spleen and harmonize stomach.
• Strengthen lumbar spine, relieves pain.

Indication:

Back pain due to tendons problems, stiffness of the back, epilepsy, opisthotonos, seizures.

Method:

Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.

Precaution:

The spinal canal lies between 1.25 and 1.75 cun deep to the skin surface, varying according to body build.