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Named after a legendary ruler, this acupoint delivers the power of its namesake.

Sp4 Grandfather Grandson (Gong Sun) The Epoch Times

Grandfather Grandson might seem like a puzzling name for an acupoint. Usually, acupoint names hint at their effects or location—not this one. Rather than referencing family lineage, it is the surname of Emperor Gongsun Xuanyuan, also known as the Yellow Emperor.

Yes, that same legendary ruler often associated with the origins of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM), including the foundational “Yellow Emperor’s Inner Canon” (“Huangdi Neijing”). An acupoint named after such a formidable figure suggests power, history, and profound effects. Indeed, the Gong Sun, located on the foot, delivers more than a cool name. Let’s look at how it functions and why it is a vital part of many TCM protocols.

Why Gong Sun Stands Out in Classical Theory

Gong Sun was first introduced in “Ling Shu” (“Spiritual Pivot”), one of the foundational texts of acupuncture. It is a Luo-Connecting point on the Spleen meridian. Such acupoints extend their influence beyond their meridian and connect to another energetic pathway of the body, in this case, the extraordinary vessel Chong Mai, often translated as the Penetrating Vessel or Thoroughfare Vessel.