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What are the coalescent points of the Conception vessel?
ST 1
GV 28 (Du)
Between the anus and the root of the scrotum in males and between the anus and the root of the posterior commissure in females.
CV 1
Huiyin
Meeting of the Yin

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicble.
Vaginitis, retention of urine, hemorrhoids, nocturnal emission, enuresis, irregular menstruation, mental disorders.
CV 1
Huiyin
Meeting of Yin

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicble.
On the midpoint of the upper border of the symphysis pubis.
CV 2
Qugu
Curved Bone

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Great care in puncturing CV 2-13 in pregnant women.
Retention and dribbling of urine, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, hernia.
(urine related)
CV 2
Qugu
Curved Bone

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Great care in puncturing CV 2-13 in pregnant women.
What is the Front Mu Point of the Bladder?
CV 3
Front Mu Point of UB

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, 4 cun below the umbilicus.
CV 3
Front Mu Point of UB

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, frequency of urination, retention of urine, pain in lower abdomen, prolapse of uterus, vaginitis.
(Bladder related)
CV 3
Front Mu Point of UB

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
What is the Front Mu Point of the Small Intestine?
CV 4
Front Mu Point of the Small Intestine
Guanyuan

Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.2 inches. This is one point important for tonification.
On the anterior midline, 3 cun below the umbilicus.
CV 4
Front Mu Point of the Small Intestine
Guanyuan

Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.2 inches. This is one point important for tonification.
Enuresis, nocturnal emission, frequency of urine, retention of urine, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, lower abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, prolapse of the rectum, flaccid type of apoplexy.
CV 4
Guanyuan
Front Mu Point of the Small Intestine

Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.0 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
What point is used for tonificaiton of Qi?
CV 6
Sea of Qi
Qihai
What is the Front Mu Point of the Tripple Energizer?
CV 5
Front Mu Point of the Tripple Energizer

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, 2 cun below the umbilicus.
CV 5
Front Mu Point of the Tripple Energizer

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema, hernia, anuria, enuresis, amenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage.
CV 5
Front Mu Point of the Tripple Energizer

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
**can prevent person from getting pregant (no guarantees -FU)
On the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus.

.5 cun above CV 5.
CV 6
Qihai
Sea of Qi

Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.2 inches inches. This is one important point of tonification.
Abdominal pain, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, edema, diarrhea, dysentery, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, postpartum hemorrhage, constipation, flaccid type apoplexy, asthma.
CV 6
Qihai
Sea of Qi

Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.2 inches inches. This is one important point of tonification.
On the anterior midline, 1 cun below the umbilicus.
CV 7
Yinjiao
Yin Intersection

Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
Abdominal distention, edema, hernia, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, morbid leukorrhea, pruitus vulvae, postpartum hemorrhage, abdominal pain around the umbilicus.
CV 7
Yinjiao
Yin Intersection

Puncture perpendicularly .8-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
In the center of the umbilicus.
Ren 8
Spirit Gateway

Puncture PROHIBITED.
Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, 1 cun above the umbilicus.
CV 9

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Abdominal pain, borborygmus, edema, retention of urine, diarrhea.
CV 9

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, 2 cun above the umbilicus.
CV 10
Xiawan
Lower cavity (Pain in lower abdomen)

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
Epigastric pain, abdominal pain, borborygmus, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea.
CV 10
Xiawan
Lower cavity (Pain in lower abdomen)

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, 3 cun above the umbilicus.
CV 11
Jianli
Strengthen the Interior

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
Stomach ache, vomiting, abdominal distention, borborygmus, edema, anorexia.
CV 11
Jianli
Strengthen the Interior

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
What is the Front Mu Point of the Stomach?
Ren 12
On the Anterior Midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus.
On the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus.
Ren 12
Zhongwan
Front Mu of the Stomach

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
Stomach ache, abdominal distention, borborygmus, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, indigestion, insomnia (due to food stagnation).
Ren 12
Zhongwan
Front Mu of the Stomach

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, 5 cun above the umbilicus.
CV 13
Shangwan
Upper Cavity

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
What is the Front Mu Point of the Heart?
CV 14
Juque
Front Mu Point of the Heart
Great Gateway
On the anterior midline, 6 cun above the umbilicus.
CV 14
Juque
Front Mu Point of the Heart
Great Gateway

Puncture perpendicularly .3-.8 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
Pain in the cardiac region and the chest, nausea, acid regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, mental disorders, epilepsy, palpitation.
Ren 12
Zhongwan
Front Mu of the Stomach

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
What is the Luo Connecting point of the Ren Channel?
CV 15
Luo Connecting Point
Jiuwei
On the anterior midline, 1 cun below the xiphosternal synchondrosis. Locate this point in the supine position with the arms uplifted.
CV 15
Luo Connecting Point
Jiuwei

Puncture obliquely downward .4-.6 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Pain in the cardiac region and chest, nausa, mental disorders, epilepsy.
CV 15
Luo Connecting Point
Jiuwei

Puncture obliquely downward .4-.6 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, level with the 5th intercostal space.
CV 16
Zhongting

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Distention and fullness in the chest and intercostal region, hiccup, nausea, anorexia.
CV 16
Zhongting

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
What is the Front Mu Point of the Pericardium?
CV 17
Front Mu Point of the Pericardium
What is the Influential Point of Qi?
CV 17
Front Mu Point of the Pericardium
What is the Front Mu Point of the Heart?
CV 14
Juque
Front Mu Point of the Heart
Great Gateway
On the anterior midline, 6 cun above the umbilicus.
CV 14
Juque
Front Mu Point of the Heart
Great Gateway

Puncture perpendicularly .3-.8 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
Pain in the cardiac region and the chest, nausea, acid regurgitation, difficulty swallowing, vomiting, mental disorders, epilepsy, palpitation.
Ren 12
Zhongwan
Front Mu of the Stomach

Puncture perpendicularly .5-1.2 inches. Moxibustion applicable.
What is the Luo Connecting point of the Ren Channel?
CV 15
Luo Connecting Point
Jiuwei
On the anterior midline, 1 cun below the xiphosternal synchondrosis. Locate this point in the supine position with the arms uplifted.
CV 15
Luo Connecting Point
Jiuwei

Puncture obliquely downward .4-.6 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Pain in the cardiac region and chest, nausa, mental disorders, epilepsy.
CV 15
Luo Connecting Point
Jiuwei

Puncture obliquely downward .4-.6 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, level with the 5th intercostal space.
CV 16
Zhongting

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Distention and fullness in the chest and intercostal region, hiccup, nausea, anorexia.
CV 16
Zhongting

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
What is the Front Mu Point of the Pericardium?
CV 17
Front Mu Point of the Pericardium
Influential Point of Qi
What is the Influential Point of Qi?
CV 17
Front Mu Point of the Pericardium
Influential Point of Qi
On the anterior midline, at the level with the forth intercostal space, midway between the nipples.
CV 17
Front Mu Point of the PC
Influential Point of Qi

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Asthma, pain in the chest, fullness in the chest, palpitation, insufficient lactation, hiccup, difficulty swallowing.
CV 17
Front Mu Point of the PC
Influential Point of Qi

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, at the level with the third intercostal space.
CV 18
Yutang
Jade Hall

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Pain in the chest, cough, asthma, vomiting.
CV 18
Yutang
Jade Hall

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, at the level with the second intercostal space.
CV 19
Zigong

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Pain in the chest, asthma, cough.
CV 19
Zigong

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the sternal angle, at the level with the first intercostal space.
CV 20
Huagai

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Pain and fullness of the chest and intercostal region, asthma, cough.
CV 20
Huagai

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
On the anterior midline, in the center of the sternal manubrium, 1 cun below Tiantu. (CV 22)
CV 21
Xuanji

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Pain in the chest, cough, asthma.
CV 21
Xuanji

Puncture subcutaneously .3-.5 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
In the center of the suprasternal fossa.
CV 22
Tiantu

First puncture perpendicularly .2 inch. and then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Asthma, cough, sore throat, dry throat, hiccup, sudden hoarseness of the voice, difficulty swallowing, goiter.
CV 22
Tiantu

First puncture perpendicularly .2 inch. and then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum .5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion applicable.

**Open up and breathe better (Fu)
Above the Adam's Apple, in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone.
CV 23
Lingquan
Corner Spring

Puncture obliguely .5-1.0 inch. toward the tongue root. Moxibustion applicable.

**Used for excessive salivation with stroke, and swollen tongue due to stoke) (Fu)
In the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove.
CV 24
Chengjiang
Container of Fluids

Puncture obliquely upwards .2-.3 inch. Moxibustion applicable.
Facial puffiness, swelling of gums, toothache, salivation, mental disorders, deviation of the eyes and mouth.
CV 24
Chengjiang
Container of Fluids

Puncture obliquely upwards .2-.3 inch. Moxibustion applicable.

**Can be used for mouth deviation due to stroke (Fu)