CV 17 Acupuncture Point - Dan Zhong - Conception Vessel Meridian
- Chinese Name Dan Zhong
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English Name Chest Center
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Location: Level with the 4th ICS, midway between the nipples.
- Point Associations:
- Front Mu Point fo the PC.
- Hui Meeting Point of the Qi.
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Sea of Qi Point.
- Actions & Effects:
- Main point for tonification of the upper warmer.
- Hui Meeting Point of the Qi - tonify and move the Qi of the body.
- Chronic lung issues - cough, asthma, SOB, diaphragmatic pain.
- Breast issues - insufficient lactation, mastitis.
- Chest/Throat issues (rattling in throat w/asthma, difficulty swallowing, palpitations), counterflow Qi problems - guides the Qi downwards.
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Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: Important point for overall Qi (energy) in the body, useful for asthma.
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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
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Listed in our conditions treated section under »
- Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Arrhythmia (Palpitations)
- Asthma
- Breast Distention
- Cough
- Hiccups
- Insufficient Lactation
- Mastitis
- Palpitations
Listed in our tcm diagnosis section under »
- Heart Blood Stagnation
- Heart Qi Deficiency
- Heart Yang Deficiency
- Kidney Qi Deficiency
- Lung Qi Deficiency
- Shen Disturbance
- Stomach Rebellious Qi
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