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Actions & Effects [CONCEPTION VESSEL]

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ACUPOINT LOCATION INDICATIONS FUNCTIONS DISCUSSION CONTRA**

CV1

On the perineum midwaybetween the anus and

vaginal opening orscrotum in the center ofthe flat area.

Opens & Regulates the 2 LowerYin Orifices

Secures the Jing & LowerOrifices

SPECIAL POINT FORDROWNING!

Urogenital/anal -Hemorrhoids, anal prolapse

Male - Impotence

Ob/Gyn - Irregularmenstruation, vaginal pain &swelling

Other - Revive from drowning

Important point for Yin tonification ofthe whole body

No needlininstead to h

of uterus)

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CV2

Superior to Pubis

Symphysis on the AML

Warms & Tonifies KD Yang

Clears & Unblocks Urination

Urogenital - Cystitis,incontinence, retention ofurine

Male - spermatorrhea Ob/Gyn - Leucorrhea, irregular

menstruation

Important point for womens discharges

Male sexual disorders Urinary problems Caution wi

needle with Avoid need

****CV3

(Front Mu ofBL)

1 cun superior to CV2 onAML

Benefits the KDsDrains DampnessRegulates the Lower WarmerBenefits the BLDrains Damp-Heat (LB)

THIS POINT HAS ACOOLINGQUALITY

Genito-urinary - Enuresis,frequent urination (burning,urgent), genital pain &itching, painful urinarydisorder

Ob/Gyn - Leucorrhea (bloody oryellow, viscus), uterine orvaginal prolapse

Other -Lower abdominal painand distention

Moving fluids (Yin) and resolving dampheat and damp cold conditions in thelower warmer.

Main point for damp heat in the genitalarea, itching, rashes, genital herpes.

Gynecological disorders

Caution wineedle w

Avoid need

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ACUPOINT LOCATION INDICATIONS FUNCTIONS DISCUSSION CONTRA***CV8

Center of umbilicus Restores Collapsed Yang &Revives from Extreme DeficiencyWarms the Yang & Dispels Cold

*area of high absorption in thebody and-herbal plaster are oftenused here for a variety ofdifferent issues

Flaccid stroke Extreme weakness or deficiency Coldness in abdomen Diarrhea, esp. chronic or

unchecked Borborygmus Loss of consciousness

Center point of the body, mainpoint for revival from extremeweakness or long-termexhaustion.

Very effective for chronicdysentery or chronic cold diarrheaor loose stools from Spleendeficiency. Important point foranal prolapse.

Analgesic herbal plasters over thenavel have been effective forpreventing motion sickness (cars,

boats, etc.). Apply 12 hours beforetraveling.

A thick piece of fresh ginger tapedover the navel may be helpful formorning sickness, nausea andmild vomiting.

Herbal plasters over the navelhave been used to treat a varietyof digestive related disorders, and

are especially effective for treatingbabies and small children. In women with a history of

miscarriage, regular salt moxa (2-3x/week) during pregnancy mayhelp.

Important point for infertilityfrom cold in the uterus.

No needle. S

**CV9

1 cun above CV8 on AML Strengthens the Stomach andSpleen

Reduces Dampness & WaterRetentionRegulates the Waterways (esp.with underlying deficiency)PROMOTES CIRCULATION

OFFLUIDS IN THE ABDOMEN

Periumbilical pain Ascites Edema Local water and fluid

accumulation

Important point for middlewarmer dampness and water

stagnation.

No needle w No moxa wi

with water No deep per

peritoneal ca

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ACUPOINT LOCATION INDICATIONS FUNCTIONS DISCUSSION CONTRA

**CV10

(Lower ST)

2 cun above CV8 on AML Assists Descending of ST QiReduces Accumulation &

Transforms Food Stagnation

AFFECTS PYLORICSPHINCTER

Vomiting (d/t food stagnation) Epigastric pain

This point affects the lowerStomach and helps smooth the

passage of food from the Stomachto the duodenum. Combines wellwith local Kidney channel points.

No deep needif very thin

**CV11

3 cun above CV8 on AML Strengthens Spleen andHarmonizes Stomach

LOCAL POINT FOR GENERALMIDDLE WARMER ISSUES

Epigastric pain Poor appetite Vomiting Borborygmus

No deep needcavity if very

****CV12

(Front MuST)

(Middle ST)

4 cun above CV8 on AML Harmonizes the ST & SedatesRebellious QiAdjusts & Regulates the MiddleWarmer

Abdominal, digestive related -Abdominal pain & distention,acute or chronic gastritis,diarrhea, epigastric pain,indigestion, lack of appetite, poorabsorption, prolapsed ST, gastric

ulcers, vomiting, borborygmus Mental, neurological, spirit related -

Insomnia (d/t retention of food or HTdef)

Main point for treating excess ordeficiency patterns of theStomach.

Strengthens the Spleen andcreates harmony between theSpleen and Stomach.

Stress associated with gastricsymptoms, anxiety with nervousStomach, heartburn, abdominalpain, diarrhea; for spirit andneurological disorders withphlegm obstruction.

No deep needif very thin

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**CV13

(Upper ST)

5 cun above CV8 on AML Sedates Rebellious Qi &Alleviates Vomiting

Harmonizes the Stomach &Spleen

BIAS TOWARD EXCESSCONDITIONS

Upper Warmer, spiritual, neurological -Hiatal hernia, hiccups, insomnia

Middle Warmer and Lower Warmer -Nausea, vomiting, poor digestionand absorption

No deep needcavity if very

***CV14

(Front MuHT)

6 cun above CV8 on AML Expands the Chest &Transforms Phlegm (HT Phlegm)Harmonizes Stomach & SedatesRebellious QiQuiets the Heart & Calms theSpirit

CONSIDERED THEGATEWAY TO THE GREAT

PALACE OF THE HEART

MAIN POINT FOR ANXIETY& IRRITABILITY With

NERVOUS ST

Upper Warmer - Chest & HT pain,palpitations (d/t fright), anginapectoris

Middle and Lower Warmers - Acidregurgitation, vomiting, nauseaacute gastroenteritis

Spirit, neurological - Irritability,anxiety, mental disorders, Phlegm

Misting the HT, insomnia

Front Mu point of the HT, mainpoint for HT pain, angina, pain,tightness and distension of thechest and ribs, chest painradiating to the back, tightness ofthe diaphragm often contributingto the above conditions as well asto cough and shortness of breath.

CV14 also treats palpitations,forgetfulness, anxiety, insomnia,irritability with nervous ST anddigestive symptoms.

No deep oblitoward heart

**CV15

(Luo of CV)

7 cun above CV8 on AML Expands the Chest &Transforms PhlegmSedates Rebellious QiQuiets the HT & Calms theSpiritBenefits the Chest & Diaphragm

UNOFFICIAL DIAPHRAGMFRONT MU POINT

Chest pain Hiccups Manic mental disorders Seizures, epilepsy Nausea Skin conditions (related to Luo

pathway)

Sometimes considered the Front-Mu point for the diaphragm(unofficial).

Local skin problems, itching,painful skin conditions on theupper abdomen (Luo Vessel).

No deep oblitoward heart

No moxa.

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***CV17

(Hui Meetingof Qi)

At 4th ICS on AML Regulates & Tonifies Qi in theChest (Zong Qi)

Circulates Lung Qi & SedatesRebellious QiExpands Chest & TransformsPhlegm

Chest, respiratory - Chest pain,asthma, wheezing, bronchitis

Other - Insufficient lactation,mastitis, tumors on neck

Main tonification point for theupper warmer, often thought of as

the upper warmer front-mu point,warms and strengthens the Qi ofthe chest.

Main point for chronic LUproblems, asthma, wheezing,dyspnea, cough, expands thechest and circulates and descendsLU Qi, dilates the bronchioles andrelaxes tightness and restriction

in the thorax. Similar to andoften combined with LU9, goodpoints for smoking cessationtreatment.

Main point for breast problems,insufficient lactation, mastitis,benign lumps

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CV22

On AML, center ofsuprasternal fossa, .5 cunsuperior to suprasternalnotch (aim for deepestpart of hole).

Sedates Rebellious Qi &Alleviates CoughClears & Restores the Voice

REBELLIOUS QIMAIN POINT FOR ASTHMA

Cough Asthma, wheezing Hoarseness Vocal cord disorders Hiccups (massage) Plum pit Qi Throat blockage (esp. w/phlegm) Difficulty swallowing

Point name is Heaven Rushing,for Qi in the chest that rises up,main point for asthma, wheezing,pain in the upper chest, throattightness and constriction, voiceproblems, combine with PC5 forupper chest tightness.

Window of the sky point, specialfor aphasia, combine with HT5.

For hiccups have the practitionerstand in front of the patinet who

is sitting. Place thumb or fingeron CV22 and press in an inferiordirection while the patient holdshis breath for as long as possible.May take two or three repetitionsto be effective.

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**CV23

On AML, in depressionsuperior to hyoid bone.

(Slide back from chin tothroat.)

Opens the Orifices & Benefitsthe Throat

Regulates Salivation

CONSIDERED A MAIN POINTFOR TONGUE & SALIVATION

ISSUES

Tongue atrophy, flaccid tongue Post-stroke speech disorders Paralysis of hypoglossus muscle Insufficient or excess salivation Laryngitis

Main point for tongue problems,speech disorders, dysphagia

(difficulty swallowing), oftenused post-stroke (tonguestiffness).

Main point for salivationproblems, excess with drooling ordry mouth with thirst.

No Moxa

**CV24

In center of mentolabialgroove on AML.

Disperses Wind, esp. in the Face

LOCAL POINT FOR WIND

Facial paralysis Hemiplegia (related to mouth & eyes) Facial swelling or edema Bells palsy Toothache Excessive salivation, drooling Gum problems

Important point for facial painand paralysis, Bells palsy, oftenneedled through to ST4, ST6.

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