GV-15 - Gate of Muteness

哑门 - Yǎ mén

Point Region: Head (back)

GV

Governing Vessel

督脉 - Dū mài

GV-15, or 'Yamen' (meaning 'Gate of Muteness'), is a local point located on the back of the neck. Its name refers to its ability to address issues related to the voice and speech, such as a loss of voice or difficulty speaking.

As a local point, Yamen is primarily used for issues related to the neck and head, such as a stiff neck, headache, and a sense of 'stuckness' in the throat. It is a go-to point for 'clearing' phlegm and 'regulating' the flow of energy in the throat and voice. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the entire body.

Yamen acts as a vital access point to the core of the body, providing a direct and effective way to address blockages and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the lower body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the midline of the nape, in the depression below C1, between the trapezius muscles.

How to Locate:

  1. Sit upright with head in neutral position
  2. Place fingers at the base of your skull
  3. Feel for the depression just below the skull, above the neck muscles
  4. This sensitive point is between the first cervical vertebra and the skull
  5. Use extreme caution and gentleness
Location illustration for On the midline of the nape, in the depression below C1, between the trapezius muscles.

Primary Functions

Nervous System

  • Improves brain function and mental clarity
  • Enhances memory and cognitive function
  • Calms the mind and reduces anxiety

Speech & Communication

  • Improves speech and voice clarity
  • Relieves speech disorders and muteness
  • Strengthens vocal cords

Respiratory System

  • Improves breathing control
  • Relieves throat congestion

Musculoskeletal System

  • Strengthens neck and cervical spine
  • Relieves neck tension and stiffness

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Loss of voice
  • Stiffness of tongue
  • Headache
  • Neck pain
  • Aphasia
  • Mental disorders
  • Epilepsy
  • Hypertension

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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GV-15 Protocols

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