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Governing Vessel

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Governing Vessel
in acupuncture one of the two major extra meridian vessels. Called also Du. The other is the Conception Vessel.


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Small Intestine Eyebrow > Bladder Side of eye > Gallbladder Under the eye > Stomach Under the nose > Governing Vessel Chin > Central Vessel Collarbone > Kidney Under the arm > Spleen You can make this even more flexible if you know the precise physical channels the meridians run down.
Relevant acupoints include Conception Vessell, 2, 4 and 8; Governing Vessel 3 and 4, Spleen 6, Stomach 36, and Bladder 23.
 
 
 
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