GV-23 - Upper Star

上星 - Shàng xīng

Point Region: Head (top)

GV

Governing Vessel

督脉 - Dū mài

GV-23, or 'Shangxing' (meaning 'Upper Star'), is a local point located on the top of the head. Its name refers to its position as an 'upper star' that can be used to address issues related to the mind and the nervous system.

As a local point, Shangxing is primarily used for issues related to the head and neck, such as a headache, dizziness, and a sense of 'stuckness' in the head. It is a go-to point for 'calming' the mind and 'clearing' emotional blockages in the head. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of peace and tranquility to the mind and body.

Shangxing 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 upper body. It's a reminder of the power of local points to provide targeted relief and restore a sense of comfort and vitality to the entire body.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the midline of the scalp, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.

How to Locate:

  1. Look in a mirror and locate your hairline on your forehead
  2. Place one finger width above your hairline on the center of your forehead
  3. This point is on your forehead, just above where your hair begins
  4. This is GV-23
Location illustration for On the midline of the scalp, 1 cun posterior to the anterior hairline.

Primary Functions

Respiratory System

  • Relieves nasal congestion and sinusitis
  • Improves breathing through nose
  • Treats allergic rhinitis and hay fever

Eye & Vision System

  • Improves vision and eye clarity
  • Relieves eye redness and inflammation
  • Treats eye strain and fatigue

Nervous System

  • Enhances mental clarity and focus
  • Improves memory and concentration
  • Calms the mind

Musculoskeletal System

  • Relieves frontal headaches
  • Reduces forehead tension

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Headache
  • Nasal obstruction
  • Red eyes
  • Epilepsy
  • Sinusitis
  • Frontal headache
  • Rhinitis
  • Mental disorders

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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GV-23 Protocols

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