Acupuncture Point Shendao (GV11)
Location:
Lie prostrate or pronely; firstly, locate ZhiyangGV9, Zhiyang (GV9)), then locate by pressing the 2nd spinous process above ZhiyangGV9(GV9), in the depression at the lower side of it.

Function:
Nourishing the heart, relieving convulsion and relieving pain.

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 5th 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 5th thoracic nerve and the branches or tributaries of the dorsal branches of the dorsal branches of the 5th posterior intercostal artery and vein.

Indications:
Poor memory, anxiety, palpitation, pain and stiffness of the back, cough, and precordial pain.

Prescription:
Combined use with Xinshu (BL15) for treatment of insomnia and dreaminess; with Neiguan (PC6) Luo-Connecting Point the Eight Confluent Point) for treatment of angina pectoris; with YoumenKI21 (Youmen (KI21)), Lieque (LU7)Luo-Connecting Point the Eight Confluent Point) and Gaohuang (BL43) for treatment of poor memory; and with XinshuBL15 (BL15) for treatment of epilepsy.

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.