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鳩尾

Synonyms:
  1. 鸠尾
  2. CV15
  3. Jiuwei

Jiuwei
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Jiuwei(CV15,鸠尾) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel.

Location

On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun below the xyphoid process.

Indication

  • ①Epilepsy and mania ;
  • ②chest pain ;
  • ③abdominal distension, hiccups.

Method

Oblique insertion 0.5~1 cun downward.