CV/GV points Flashcards
CV-1 location
On the caudal midline of the perineum, halfway between the external anal sphincter and the dorsal aspect of the vulva (females) or dorsal root of the scrotum (males)
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CV-1 indications
Perianal problems
Dysuria
Infertility
Epilepsy
CV-3 location
On the ventral midline, 4 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-3 indications
Front-mu alarming point of bladder
Dysuria
Renal failure
Impotence
Hernia
Genital itching
CV-4 location
On the ventral midline, 3 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-4 indications
Front-mu alarming point for small intestine
Kidney Qi or yang tonic
Renal failure
Impotence
Hernia
Colic
Diarrhea
Loss of body weight
CV-5 location
On the ventral midline, 2 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-5 indications
Front-mu alarming point for triple heater
Heater
Dysuria
Edema
Diarrhea
Hernia
Colic
Genital discharge
CV-6 location
On the ventral midline, 1.5 cun caudal to the umbilicus
CV-6 indications
Kidney Qi or yang tonic
Renal failure
Impotence
Hernia
Colic
Diarrhea
Loss of body weight
CV-8 location
On the ventral midline, at the center of the umbilicus
ONLY MOXIBUSTION AT THIS LOCATION NO NEEDLES!
CV-8 indications
GI disorders - esp chronic diarrhea
Abdominal pain
Chronic fatigue
CV-12 location
On the ventral midline, halfway between the umbilicus and the base of xiphoid process
CV-12 indications
Influential point for yang (fu) organs
Front-mu alarming point for stomach
Gastric pain/ulcer
Vomiting
Regurgitation
Diarrhea
Jaundice
CV-14 location
On the ventral midline halfway between CV-12 and the base of the xiphoid process
3/4 the distance from the umbilicus towards the xiphoid process
CV-14 indications
Front-mu alarm point for the heart
Anxiety
Palpitation
Shen disturbance
Vomiting
Epilepsy