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Conception Vessel Meridian Graphic

The Conception Vessel meridian graphic shows the pathway and acupuncture points along this traditional Chinese medicine energy channel.

Conception Vessel Meridian Graphic - TCM Energy Channel Pathway

Conception Vessel Meridian Acupuncture Points

Click on any point below to view detailed information about its location, actions, and clinical applications:

CV 1CV 2CV 3CV 4CV 5CV 6CV 7CV 8CV 9CV 10CV 11CV 12CV 13CV 14CV 15CV 16CV 17CV 18CV 19CV 20CV 21CV 22CV 23CV 24
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