Acupuncture Points On The Conception Vessel Meridian

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Acupuncture Points On The Conception Vessel Meridian

Click to view detailed clinical information for any of the points along the conception vessel meridian. You will find location information, relationships, clinical applications, precautions and more.

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CV Point of the Day

Turtledove Tail (CV15)cv15
  • Luo Connecting Point - upper abdomen issues, chest tightness/oppression, cardiac area pain.
  • Heart / Shen related psychological issues - epilepsy, palpitations, mania.
  • Digestive issues such as nausea, reflux, and upper chest issues such as sore throat, wheezing.  

CV Meridian Student/Usage Information
  • Internal/External Pathways
    Originates inside of the lower abdomen and emerges from the perineum
    Runs anteriorly to the pubic region and ascends along the interior of the abdomen
    Passes through CV 4 and the other points to the throat
    Ascending further it curves around the lips
    Passes through the cheek and enters the infraorbital region (ST 1)
  • Measurements Needed
    Sternal Costal Angle -to- Umbilicus (CV 8) = 8 cun
    Umbilicus (CV 8 -to- Upper Border of the Symphysis Pubis = 5 cun
    CV 22 -to- CV 16 = 9 cun
    Suprasternal Fossa -to- Intercostal Angle (level with 5th ICS) = 9 cun
  • Precautions - [all]
    CV 2 thru CV 7 - No Deep Needle in Pregnancy and No Perpendicular Needling in Advanced Pregnancy
    CV 8 - No Needling
    CV 9 thru CV 15 - No Perpendicular Needling in Advanced Pregnancy

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