Acupoint Naohu (GV 17) For The Treatment Of Hyperthyroidism

Hyperthyroidism is a thyroid disorder that is caused due to excessive secretion of thyroxine from the thyroid gland that leads to drastic weight loss, anxiety, palpitation, excitation, profuse sweating, dry mouth, excessive heat along with enlargement of the thyroid gland. This disease is more common among women and specifically young women. Hyperthyroidism is primarily caused by damage caused by emotional changes, an improper diet that causes stagnation of Qi, blood stasis or phlegm coagulation. This specific set of acupressure points can help in treating the symptoms of hyperthyroidism in a successful manner.

Acupoint Naohu (GV 17) or Governing Vessel 17 is an effective acupressure point to treat thyroid symptoms in women in case of Hyperthyroidism. This point is also called the Brain’s Door, and it is located on the head, 2.5 cun above the midpoint of the back hair line, in the depression on the upper border of the external occipital protuberance.

Stimulating this point helps in relaxing palpitations, shortness of breath and anxiety – some of the common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. It is also useful for treating neck pain, stiffness of neck, dizziness, headache, mania, epilepsy, lockjaw, eye pain, asthma and muscular dystrophy.