CV 2 Acupuncture Point Theory

CV 2 Acupuncture Point Applications and Theory

The acupuncture point "CV 2" , 曲骨, is represented by "Qugu" in pinyin and "Curved Bone" in english and may be found:

On top of the notch in the center of superior border of the pubic symphysis.

Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:

Generally useful for Deficiency and Cold-Type Genito-urinary issues - retention of urine, dribbling urine, frequent urination.
Main point for feminine discharges, "red and white" discharges (leukorrhea) along with other sexual/menstrual issues - dysmenorrhea, irregular cycles.
Male sexual issues such as impotence a/or seminal emission as well as any problems with the genitals (dryness, itching, dampness, pain).

CV 2 has some precautions to be considered (see our precautions list).

No Deep Needling (NDN)
No Perpendicular Needling (NPN) No Deep Needling in Pregnancy, No Perpendicular Needling in Advanced Pregnancy

Cv 2 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:

Intersection Point of the CV & LV Meridians

While not necessarily valid clinically, KD 11 (KD 11, KD 12, KD 13, KD 14 & KD 15 all inters…), SP 12 (Used for a variety of urinary disorders (retentio…), SP 13 (Abdominal pain, abdominal masses (fibroids, cysts…), ST 30 (Upper Sea of Water & Grain Point - excess or …) and ST 31 (ST 31, ST 32 & ST 33 are all useful for Bi-Sy…) are nearby.

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

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