GV-26 - Man's Middle

人中 - Shuǐ gōu

Point Region: Face (mouth)

GV

Governing Vessel

督脉 - Dū mài

GV-26, or 'Ren Zhong' (meaning 'Man's Middle'), is a vital resuscitation point located on the upper lip. Its name refers to its position as a 'middle' point for the body, where it can be used to address issues related to a loss of consciousness.

As a resuscitation point, Ren Zhong is a go-to point for fainting, coma, and other states of unconsciousness. It is a powerful point for 'reviving' consciousness and 'opening' the orifices of the mind. By stimulating this point, you can help to restore a sense of balance and harmony to the entire body.

Ren Zhong 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, between the nose and upper lip, in the philtrum groove.

How to Locate:

  1. Look in a mirror
  2. Locate the groove between your nose and upper lip
  3. This vertical groove is called the philtrum
  4. Find the center point of this groove
  5. This is GV-26, in the middle of the groove
Location illustration for On the midline, between the nose and upper lip, in the philtrum groove.

Primary Functions

Emergency & Revival

  • Revives consciousness and treats fainting
  • Emergency point for shock and coma
  • Stimulates respiratory function

Nervous System

  • Enhances mental alertness and clarity
  • Improves brain function
  • Calms seizures and convulsions

Emotional & Mental

  • Reduces anxiety and panic attacks
  • Improves emotional stability
  • Calms mental agitation

Musculoskeletal System

  • Strengthens lower back and spine
  • Relieves lumbar pain

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Fainting
  • Epilepsy
  • Facial paralysis
  • Acute lumbar sprain
  • Shock
  • Hysteria
  • Mental disorders
  • Loss of consciousness

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

Epilepsy/SeizureFaintStrokeDental PainParalysis

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GV-26 Protocols

Shock Recovery & Mental Reset (2 minutes)

  1. Sit upright or recline with head supported
  2. Locate GV-26 (above the upper lip, at the philtrum)
  3. Apply firm pressure with fingertip for 30 seconds
  4. Massage gently for 1 minute to restore alertness and calm
  5. Repeat pressure while taking slow, grounding breaths