GV-25 - Nose Tip

素髎 - Sù liáo

Point Region: Face

GV

Governing Vessel

督脉 - Dū mài

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the face, at the tip of the nose.

How to Locate:

  1. The point is at the very tip of your nose
GV-25 (Nose Tip) acupressure point location: On the face, at the tip of the nose.

How to Apply Pressure

After finding GV-25, touch the outside of the nose gently; do not push inward or press on injured skin. Avoid the point during a nosebleed, after nasal surgery, or with nasal trauma, and seek care for severe bleeding.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Nasal obstruction
  • Facial swelling
  • Rhinitis
  • Anosmia

Related Health Concerns

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Severe nasal bleeding
  • Acute nasal trauma
  • Nasal surgery recovery

Take care:

  • Avoid during active nosebleeds
  • Use very gentle pressure only
  • Seek medical attention for severe nasal bleeding
  • Avoid if nose is injured or infected