Qihai

Qihai(CV6,气海) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel. It is the yuan-source point of Huang.

Location

On the anterior midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus.

Indication

Method

Perpendicular insertion 1-1.5 cun. Moxibustion is always applied. Contraindicated during pregnancy.


Qihai