Danzhong CV17
Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | CV17 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) |
| Location | On the chest, on the anterior midline, at the midpoint of the line connecting the two nipples, level with the fourth intercostal space |
Traditionally recorded associations
asthmachest painchest fullnesspalpitationsinsufficient lactationhiccupsdifficulty swallowing
Traditional application notes
| Technique | Press and knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | clockwise circular |
| Force | gentle |
| Tips | Shanzhong is the Gathering Qi point; pressing and kneading it can relieve the chest and Regulate Qi; Pressing and kneading in coordination with deep breathing gives better results |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | During moxibustion, coordinating with deep breathing gives better results; Use local warm heat penetration as the standard; Do not perform moxibustion within 30 minutes after meals |
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