Taodao GV13: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution

Nomenclature:

Tao: moulding Dao: pathway
The Qi of the Zang-fu organs gathers on the Governor Vessel and ascends along this way so named as taodao.
Point: GV13
Chinese Name: 陶道
Name:Taodao
Pinyin: táo dào
English Name/Meaning: Way of the Pot
Han Geul 한글: do do 도도
Romaji: tō dō?
Vietnamese:Đào đạo

Location:

Below the spinous process of the first thoracic vertebra.

Functions:

• Dispels external pathogenic factors.
• Clears lung heat.
• Regulates shaoyang stage.
• Cools heat and calms the spirit.

Indication:

Stiffness of back, headache, malaria, febrile disease, sore throat, poor memory.

Method:

Puncture obliquely 0.5 to 1 cun.

Remark:

• Meeting point with the BL channel.
• Main point for malaria and febrile disease.

Precaution:

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