(CV) Conception Vessel Meridian - Point Functions Chart
You may click on a specific acupuncture point for more detailed information including the location, functions, precautions and the chinese and english names.
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Points
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Functions
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| CV 1 | drowning; regulate lower yin orifices (genitalia, urethra, anus), genitourinary issues, pain, itching, prolapse |
| CV 2 | deficient and cold type disorders; gynecological issues; female discharges, "red & white discharges"; male sexual issues |
| CV 3 | UB Mu; excess type urinary disorders; running piglet |
| CV 4 | SI Mu; tonify yin, yang, Qi and Blood; deficient/cold menstrual a/or urogenital issues; yang collapse |
| CV 5 | TH Mu; excess abdomen issues; cause or treat infertility |
| CV 6 | sea of Qi; tonify Qi; tonify ST/SP qi deficiency; raise qi, proplapse |
| CV 7 | not used often; relationship to the chong mai, uterine, menstrual issues |
| CV 8 | no needle; revival from shock, hypothermia; yang collapse; tonify ST, digestive issues |
| CV 9 | water stagnation, dampness in the middle jiao; weight loss |
| CV 10 | lower stomach issues, poor digestion, bloating |
| CV 12 | ST Mu; Hui meeting of the fu; middle stomach issues; stress, anxiety related digestive issues |
| CV 13 | upper stomach issues, hiatal hernia, hiccups, vomiting |
| CV 14 | HT Mu; shen a/or heart issues |
| CV 15 | Luo connecting of the CV; upper abdomen issues, pain, constriction |
| CV 17 | Hui meeting of Qi; PC Mu; tonify upper jiao, chronic lung issues, asthma; breast problems, lactation, mastitis; direct ST Qi downwards, difficulty swallowing |
| CV 22 | window of the sky; throat, vocal cord issues; descend rebellious LU Qi, asthma, wheezing |
| CV 23 | speech disorders, post-stroke; mouth, salivation issues |
| CV 24 | facial pain, paralysis, Bell's Palsy; wasting & thirsting, dry mouth |
Sources and More Information
The information on our site is drawn from our own lecture notes and clinical experience. The following lecture notes were used within this section:
- Ferro, Barbara: New England School of Acupuncture, Point Location Lecture Notes
- Hartstein, Rachel: New England School of Acupuncture, Actions & Effects Lecture Notes
For a complete list of valuable resources, see our Acupuncture Theory Resources section. The most recommended texts are below:
(CV) Conception Vessel Meridian
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