GV26

Renzhong

Shuigou / Renzhong(GV26,水沟/人中) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Governor Vessel. It is the crossing point of GV and the LI and ST meridians.(GV meridian: Governor Vessel; LI meridian: Yangming Large Intestine Meridian of Hand; ST meridian: Yangming Stomach Meridian of Foot)

Location

On the midline above the upper lip, at the junction of lower two thirds and the upper l/3 0f the philtrum.

Indication

Method

Oblique insertion 0.3-0.5 cun superiorly, or use acupressure to stimulate this point with the fingernail.


GV26