Juque CV14
Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | CV14 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) |
| Location | On the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 6 cun above the umbilicus |
Traditionally recorded associations
chest painheart painnauseaacid regurgitationdifficulty swallowingvomitingmental disorderepilepsypalpitations
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | along the direction of the intercostal spaces |
| Force | gentle |
| Tips | Gently press and knead along the direction of the intercostal spaces; do not press with great force.; The effect of pressing and kneading is better when combined with deep breathing.; Massage of the chest is not advisable within 30 minutes after a meal. |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | The effect of moxibustion is better when combined with deep breathing.; The degree should be local warmth and penetration.; Moxibustion is not advisable within 30 minutes after a meal. |
Frequently asked
Where is it located?
3 cun below ST35, one finger-breadth lateral to the anterior tibial crest, per WHO standard.
Can I press it myself?
This site is an educational reference. Apply under a licensed practitioner; do not self-needle.
Sources & references
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations (2008) - who.int
- NCCIH - Traditional Chinese Medicine: What You Need To Know - nccih.nih.gov