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CV 12 CV12
CV 12 CV12
CV 12 Central Venter - Zhong Wan - 中脘
Location
Midway between CV 8 and CV 16, 4 cun above CV 8 (umbilicus).
Associations
- Front Mu Point of the ST.
Actions
- CV 12 is useful for middle warmer issues, whereas CV 10 is useful for lower warmer issues and CV 13 is useful for upper warmer issues.
- ST patterns arising from an excess or a deficiency, tonify deficient SP patterns (moxa useful) - nearly all digestive issues - pain, bloating, reflux, vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice.
- Hui Meeting Point - broad effect on the Fu (hollow) organs in the body.
- Stress related digestive disorders (nervous Stomach, heartburn, diarrhea) along with various symptoms such as insomnia, anxiety, etc. particularly from worry and/or overthinking..
- Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used for all digestive issues and esophagus issues, also useful for weight loss.
CV 12 Cautions
Precautions:
- No Perpendicular Needle (NPN): No Perpendicular Needling.
- General (X): General precautions.
Additional Cautions:
No Perpendicular Needling in Pregnancy.
For a more comprehensive list of all cautions, see our precautions and contraindications page.
Relationships
Point Categories (2)
Tong Ren Treatment Protocols (11)
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Diarrhea
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Diverticulitis
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Nausea
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Anorexia Nervosa
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Candida
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Celiac Disease
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Digestive Issues
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Edema
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Gallstones
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Gastritis
- Tam Healing and Tong Ren Therapy for Yeast Infection
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