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GV26 · 督脉

Shuigou shuǐ gōu · 水沟

Location. At the junction of the upper and middle thirds of the philtrum.

Category. Meeting with Hand and Foot Yangming 与手足阳明交会

Better known in English as Renzhong or "Governing Vessel 26"; a classical first-aid revival point.

定位。人中沟上 1/3 与中 1/3 交点处。

特定穴。Meeting with Hand and Foot Yangming 与手足阳明交会

英语文献中也写作 Renzhong;经典中作为急救醒神用穴。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
This is not a self-help instruction — in any emergency, call emergency services first.

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