Governor (Gov) (GV) (Du Mai) 20 is situated on the dorsal midline at the apex of the head. It is exactly half way between the middle of the eyebrows and the base of the skull, and in a direct line between the fronts of both ears. It is considered to be the most 'Yang' point on the body and has many different functions and uses - mostly in bodywork but occasionally using acupuncture or moxa.
It helps to clear the mind and is a great 'calming' point if it is slightly stretched between the fingers (not massaged). Other symptoms and conditions include apoplexy, dizziness, headache, migraine, anxiety, stage fright, vertigo, hypertension, blurred vision and mental agitation. When this point is massaged or used with moxa (burning herb) it is very useful for improving energy and circulation to the opposite end of the Governor channel i.e. haemorrhoids.
Its main property, though, is that it is the physical acupoint of the Crown (Sarasrara) chakra. It colloquially called the Thousand Petalled Lotus and is where a person is connected to their spiritual selves via the aura that houses the subtle bodies. It is therefore extensively used in many forms of yoga, mediation, Eastern arts and chakra balancing and healing.
Be very careful not to 'over treat' this point as the client can easily become 'spaced out' and feel faint. It is great in self help acupressure in anxiety and mental agitation.
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