Xuanji CV21
Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)
Source-based · educational reference
Location
| Point code | CV21 |
|---|---|
| Meridian | Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) |
| Location | On the chest, on the anterior midline, at the center of the manubrium of the sternum |
Traditionally recorded associations
Chest painCoughAsthma
Traditional application notes
| Technique | knead with the pad of the thumb |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2-3 minutes |
| Direction | along the direction of the intercostal spaces |
| Force | gently |
| Tips | Gently press and knead along the direction of the intercostal spaces; do not press with strong force; Press and knead in coordination with deep breathing for better results; Do not massage the chest within 30 minutes after meals |
| Technique | mild moxibustion |
|---|---|
| Duration | 10-15 minutes |
| Distance | 2-3cm |
| Tips | Avoid 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