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筋缩
PointStudy reference
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GV8GV

Jinsuo

Sinew Contraction

筋缩

  • MeridianDu Mai (Governing)
  • ElementFire
  • ZoneBack
  • SystemTCM channels
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Where it is

Where it sits on the body

GV8 Jinsuo

Full channel · Back view

GV8 Jinsuo

Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.

below the process de T9, midline

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Study themes

  • tendons
  • epilepsy
  • back

Traditional educational themes: tendons, epilepsy, back. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.

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In traditional study

Traditionally associated with the Du Mai channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: tendons, epilepsy, back. Not medical advice.

Point families

  • Extraordinary Vessel PointBelongs to or strongly regulates Ren, Du, Chong, Dai, Qiao or Wei vessels.

How it is worked

  • Acupuncture
  • Moxibustion
  • Shiatsu Pressure
  • Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases

Origins

  • WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
  • Huangdi Neijing

Lineages

  • Classical TCM
  • Modern TCM / TCM colleges

Also known as

GV8 · Jinsuo · GV 8 · 筋缩

Study reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Does not diagnose or treat.

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Keep exploring

  • Du Mai (Governing)This point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
  • fireIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
  • GV7 · ZhongshuEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
  • GV9 · ZhiyangEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
  • GV6 · JizhongEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
  • Try a quizContinue learning with a short practice.