水沟
GV26 Acupuncture Point

Shuigou

Water Trough

Governing Vessel Channel
Location

Above the upper lip, at the midpoint of the philtrum.

Traditional functions

Used in some traditional protocols for reviving consciousness.

Caution Traditionally cautioned during pregnancy.
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This entry is a plain-language reference, not a guide to self-treatment. Acupuncture point locations require hands-on training to identify and use safely — please see a licensed acupuncturist for treatment.