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CV-1 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

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Hui Yin - Meeting of Yin

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the first month

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CV-1 - Location

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In the centre of the perineum, midway between the anus and the scrotum in males and between the anus and posterior labial commissure in females

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CV-1 - Functions

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Meets Chong Mai and Du Mai
Builds on Yin Qi
Acts on Jing Qi

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CV-2 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

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Qu Gu - Crooked Bone

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the first month

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CV-2 - Location

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On the midline of the abdomen, at the superior border of the symphysis pubis

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CV-2 - Functions

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Meets Liver Main Meridian
Meets Liver and Gall Bladder Tendino muscular meridians and Divergent meridians.
Kidney Tendino muscular meridian goes deeper here.
Meeting point of Three-Leg Yin Tendino muscular meridians.

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CV-3 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

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Zhong Ji - Centre Of The Two Poles

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the first month

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CV-3 - Location

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On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above CV-2

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CV-3 - Functions

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MU Point of the Bladder
Meeting of the Three Leg Yin Main meridians and Tendino muscular meridians
Controls Wei Qi

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CV-4 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

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Guan Yuan - Gate of Yuan

Caution: None

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CV-4 - Location

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On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above CV-2

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CV-4 - Functions

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MU Point of the Small Intestine
Tonifies Yuan Qi
Tonifies, moves, and holds Blood
Meeting of the Three Leg Yin Main meridians and Tendino muscular meridians
Meets Bao Mai

Other functions:
This point raises the upper Jiao pulses when used with CV-6

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CV-5 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

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Shi Men - Stone Gate

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the first month
Caution in needling this point in females. (Could lead to infertility)

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CV-5 - Location

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On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above CV-2

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CV-5 - Functions

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MU Point of the Main Three Heater
Yuan Qi rises from this point

Other functions:
This point is also called Dan Tien (or Cinnabar Field).
It is sometimes said that needling this point will shorten the patient’s life.
It is an important concentration of energy.

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CV-6 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

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Qi Hai - Sea of Qi

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the first month

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CV-6 - Location

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On the midline of the abdomen, 3.5 cun above CV-2

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CV-6 - Functions

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Affects the Heart and Brain
Point where there is a strong concentration of Yin Qi
Point of reunion of YIN and YANG energy

Other functions:
This point raises the upper Jiao pulses when used with CV-4

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CV-7 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

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Yin Jiao - Yin Crossing

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the first month

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CV-7 - Location

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On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above CV-2

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CV-7 - Functions

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MU Point of the Three Heater (Lower Heater)
Meeting with Chong Mai
Controls Bao Mai
Receives Qi from Pericardium, Three Heater and Kidney
Controls Blood.

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CV-8 - name in Chinese and English

Caution

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Shen Que - Spirit Gate

Caution: Forbidden in pregnancy from the first month
Forbidden to needle or direct Moxa

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CV-8 - Location

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In the centre of the umbilicus

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CV-8 - Functions

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Tonifies YIN therefore supports YANG
Opens the meridians and warms them
Fills Chong Mai
Strengthens Spleen Qi

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CV-9 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Shui Fen - Water Divide Caution: None
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CV-9 - Location
On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above CV-8
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CV-9 - Functions
Meets the Lung internal pathway Works on the Body Fluids Other functions: Points CV-9 to CV-15: usually better to use with a Ren Mai point below the navel - patients feel more balanced
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CV-10 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Xia Wan - Lower Part of Stomach Caution: None
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CV-10 - Location
On the midline of the abdomen, 2 cun above CV-8
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CV-10 - Functions
Meeting with the Spleen Main meridian Affects the Kidney Affects the Internal Duct of the Three Heater Tonifies empty Qi
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CV-11 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Jian Li - Established Place Caution: None
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CV-11 - Location
On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above CV-8
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CV-11 - Functions
None Other functions: Reinforces the action of the points around it See CV-9
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CV-12 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Zhong Wan - Central Part of Stomach Caution: Beware in Diabetics Use with caution in thin persons Do not use on its own with abdominal fullness
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CV-12 - Location
On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above CV-8
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CV-12 - Functions
MU Point of the Stomach and Three Heater (Middle Heater) Tonifies Tai Yin (Spleen and Lungs) Hui Point of the Fu Meeting Point of the Stomach, Spleen, Three Heater, Pericardium, Liver, Lung and Small Intestine. Point of concentration of Qi Other functions: Works directly on Stomach and Spleen Organs (Diabetes caution) See CV-9
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CV-13 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Shang Wan - Upper Part of Stomach Caution: None
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CV-13 - Location
On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above CV-8
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CV-13 - Functions
Meeting Point of Small Intestine and Stomach Receives a vessel from the Lung internal pathway Point of energy Other functions: See CV-9
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CV-14 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Ju Que - Great Gate Caution: Beware of deep or upward needling
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CV-14 - Location
On the midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above CV-8
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CV-14 - Functions
MU Point of the Heart (receives energy coming directly from the Heart organ) Other functions: See CV-9
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CV-15 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Jiu Wei - Dove's Tail Caution: Forbidden to sedate
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CV-15 - Location
On the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above CV-8
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CV-15 - Functions
MU Point of the Pericardium (actually CV17 - this is an alternative) Luo Point of Ren Mai therefore throws a network of small vessels into the abdominal wall. Other functions: See CV-9
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CV-16 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Zhong Ting - Central Courtyard Caution: None
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CV-16 - Location
On the midline of the abdomen, at the base of the sternum (xiphi-sternal junction), level with the fifth intercostal space as measured at the sternum.
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CV-16 - Functions
None
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CV-17 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Dan Zhong - Chest Centre Caution: Forbidden to needle. (According to classical texts)
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CV-17 - Location
On the midline of the sternum, level with the fourth intercostal space, as measured at the sternum, usually level with the nipples in males. (There is often a small depression, painful on pressure at this point)
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CV-17 - Functions
Sea of Qi (also known as the Hui Point of Qi) MU Point of the Three Heater (Upper Heater) and Pericardium) Regulates ascending Qi. Meeting of Kidney, Pericardium, Three Heater and Small Intestine, Stomach, Colon, Bladder, Gall Bladder, Heart (or all Yang, Shao Yin and Pericardium) Meeting Point of the Three Arm Yin Tendino muscular meridian. Other functions: It is by CV-17 that the Ying Qi returns to the interior of the body by the route of the Three Heater, after having circulated externally via the route of the pericardium. (Nei Jing)
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CV-18 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Yu Tang - Jade Temple Caution: None
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CV-18 - Location
On the midline of the sternum, level with the third intercostal space, as measured at the sternum
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CV-18 - Functions
Concentration of Jue Yin (Pericardium and Liver) Tonifies the Liver Regulates ascending Qi
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CV-19 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Zi Gong - Purple Palace Caution: None
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CV-19 - Location
On the midline of the sternum, level with the second intercostal space, as measured at the sternum.
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CV-19 - Functions
Regulates ascending Qi
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CV-20 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Hua Gai - Magnificent Canopy Caution: None
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CV-20 - Location
On the midline of the sternum, level with the first intercostal space, as measured at the sternum, at the junction of the manubrium with the body of the sternum..
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CV-20 - Functions
Reservoir of Ren Mai Qi | Regulates ascending Qi
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CV-21 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Xuan Ji - Jade Pivot Caution: None
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CV-21 - Location
On the midline of the sternum, level with the articulation of the first rib, 0.5cun below the suprasternal notch.
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CV-21 - Functions
Regulates ascending Qi
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CV-22 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Tian Tu - Celestial Chimney Caution: Perpendicular insertion is forbidden to avoid damage to the trachea
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CV-22 - Location
0.5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch, in the centre of the suprasternal fossa.
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CV-22 - Functions
Window of Sky Point Point of Yin Wei Mai Tonifies Spleen Other functions: Calms the thyroid
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CV-23 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Lian Quan - Spring Region Caution: Forbidden to Direct Moxa
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CV-23 - Location
In a groove, midway between the lower border of the mandible and the pharyngeal prominence of the neck.
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CV-23 - Functions
Point of Yin Wei Mai Tonifies Shao Yin (Heart and Kidneys). Receives Qi from Chong Mai Meeting Point of Heart, Pericardium, and Kidney Divergent Meridians
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CV-24 - name in Chinese and English Caution
Cheng Jiang - Receiving Fluid Caution: None
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CV-24 - Location
In the centre of the mento-labial groove
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CV-24 - Functions
Meets Du Mai Meets with Colon and Stomach (Yang Ming) Affects the Blood

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