CV 12 Acupuncture Point - Zhong Wan - Conception Vessel Meridian
- Chinese Name Zhong Wan
- English Name Central Venter
- Location: Midway between CV 8 and CV 16, 4 cun above CV 8 (umbilicus).
- Precautions: NPN in advanced pregnancy.
- Point Associations:
- Front Mu Point of the ST.
- Hui Meeting Point of the Fu.
- Intersection Point of the CV, TH, SI and ST Meridians.
- Actions & Effects:
- 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).
- Hui Meeting Point - broad effect on the Fu (hollow) organs in the body.
- Stress related digestive disorders (nervous Stomach, heartburn, diarrhea).
- Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Used for all digestive issues and esophagus issues, also useful for weight loss.
- Conception Vessel Meridian Points (24):
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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
- Harstein, 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
All Meridians • Basic Information • Graphic • Locations Chart • Functions Chart
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