Hello dear readers!

Today, inspired by a course with Professor Neil Gumenick, I decided to write something about GV20 point based on the explanation of 5 Elements of the Traditional Chinese Medicine.

When we talk about Acupuncture, we know about the possibilities of treating physical and psychological problems using it. Also in TCM, we say that psychic, mental and emotional problems are imbalances of the Shen (the Mind), which is ruled by the Spirit, also known as Shen.

In the Oriental point of view, the Spirit is always perfect, because he is not born; he just is… A non-substantial energy. We can imagine our Spirit as the sky, completely blue and cloudless.

As we grow up, we hear a lot of good things and a lot of bad things, such as “you are not good enough”, “you are not beautiful enough”, “give up, you will not make it”. Over the years, our “blue sky” becomes full of dark clouds, prone to big storms. Therefore, our spirit ends up troubled by negative ideas and thoughts, which commands our mind, and that normally, has an external origin, coming from other people.

The important point of this analogy is that no cloud is permanent and it is possible a blue sky after a storm. Clouds always dissipate, and so it is with our or to the patient’s emotional problems.

It is imperative to know that there is no “I AM an emotional patient” but “I AM sick of my emotions”. Then we can use the GV20.
GV20 is the twentieth point of the Governor Vessel meridian. Located at the top of the head, it is the highest point of the body, therefore, known as the most Yang point of our entire system. In a spiritual way, it is seen as the closest point to heaven, which means, the closest point to our spirit and his Yang energy is able to clear up the clouds. (Clearing thoughts, giving hope, encouragement and the ability to get rid of negative thoughts)

GV20, in a world where depression rates, anxiety and suicide only grow, have such a noble function. I believe it is extremely important to consider not only using this point in Acupuncture sessions (with needles), but also to teach patient its location and how to pressure it whenever bad feelings create such grey clouds on blue sky.

Professionals qualified in this area can also use Moxa effectively.
There are many others GV20 functions that I have already seen. However, this use was undoubtedly one of the most important that I have studied recently and I really wanted to share it with you today.
I hope it was enlightening for you!

Big hug to all.

Fernanda Mara
PS: Please, read Prof. Neil Goumenick’s articles at link:
www.acupuncturetoday.com