Acupuncture Point Lingtai (GV10)
Location:
Lie prostrate or pronely; firstly, locate ZhiyangGV9(Zhiyang (GV9)), then locate by pressing the 1st spinous process above ZhiyangGV9(GV9), in the depression at the lower side of it.

Function:
Clearing heat and detoxifying, promoting the dispersing function of the lung and relieving the exterior syndrome.

Regional Anatomy:
The layer structures of the needle insertion are the same as those in Jizhong (GV6) (GV 6).
In the superficial layer, there are the medial cutaneous branches of the posterior branches of the 6th thoracic nerve and the accompanying artery and vein.In the deep layer, there are the external (posterior) vertebral venous plexus between the adjacent spinous processes, the branches of the posterior branches of the 6th thoracic nerve and the branches or tributaries of the dorsal branches of the dorsal branches of the 6th posterior intercostal artery and vein.

Indications:
Cough, furuncles, back pain, and neck rigidity.

Prescription:
Combined use with Feishu (BL 13) for treatment of bronchitis; and with Weizhong (BL 40) He-Sea Point, Lower Confluent Point) for treatment of erysipelas and cellulitis.

Methods:
Insert the needle obliquely to upward 0.5-1 cun depth; needling response: local numbness and distention; moxibustion: using 3-7 moxa-cones, or mild moxibustion for 10 min.
Note:
Be careful not to injure the spinal cord when puncturing.