
Location
Upper lip, philtrum, 1/3 from nose, midline
Needling Depth
0.3–0.5 cun, upward
Shallow — low depth risk.
Always palpate landmarks and angle away from vital structures. Chest/neck: oblique, shallow only.
Anatomy & Safe Needling
Structure: Philtrum
Risk: Low
Method: Oblique upward, strong stimulation for revival.
Acupressure Self-Use
Indications: Faint, Shock, Mental fog
Technique: Press the philtrum, upper third, firmly.
Duration: 30 sec – 1 min
Revival point; wakes and re-centers.
Governing Vessel Meridian Flow
— · Yang · peak —Qi flowing along the Governing Vessel — direction of animation reflects channel flow.
My notes on GV 26