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Conception Vessel Location

CV 1 ** Between the anus and the root of the scrotum in males, and between the anus and the posterior labial commissure in females. drowning; local
CV 2 * On the midpoint of the upper border of the symphisis pubis.  
CV 3 *** On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun below the umbilicus urogenital; damp heat
CV 4 **** on the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun below the umbilicus builds KD; weak, cold GYN; urinary; gate of jing, yang, yin, qi
CV 5 * On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun below the umbilicus. local point for dampness
CV 6 **** on the midline of the abdomen, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus builds SP qi; removes stagnation in abdomen
CV 7 * On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus. auxiliary point for GYN problems
CV 8 *** in the center of the umbilicus diarrhea; yang collapse; salt moxa
CV 9 ** on the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus diuretic
CV 10 ** On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above the umbilicus.  
AcuPoint Point Location Point Summary
CV 11 ** On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus. local point to aid digestion
CV 12 **** On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus all abdominal problems; regulates ST; builds SP
CV 13 ** On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus.  
CV 14 *** on the midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus HT; diaphragm; upper aspect of middle warmer
CV 15 ** Below the xiphoid process, 7 cun above the umbilicus; locate the point in the supine position with the arms uplifted.  
CV 16 * On the midline of the sternum, at the level of the 5th in intercostal space. local point
CV 17 *** on the anterior midline, at level with the 4th intercostal space lungs; chest; secondary point for breast
CV 18 * On the anterior midline, at the level of the 3rd intercostal space. local point
CV 19 * On the anterior midline, at the level of the 2nd intercostal space. local point
CV 20 * On the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the sternal angle, at the level of the 1st intercostal space. local point
AcuPoint Point Location Point Summary
CV 21 ** On the anterior midline, in the center of the sternal manubrium, 1 cun below CV 22. local point
CV 22 *** in the center of the suprasternal fossa resolves throat problems; stimulates descending LU qi
CV 23 ** Above the Adam's apple, in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone. frees the throat
CV 24 ** In the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove. local point

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