Acupuncture - Conception Vessel

Question 1

CV 3 - Front Mu point of the _________

Answer 1

Front Mu point of the Urinary Bladder

On the anterior midline, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the symphysis pubis. PP 0.5-1.0 inch.

N: Branch of the iliohypogastric nerve

C: Bladder when full. CI in pregnancy

I: Irregular menses

A: Regulates menses

Question 2

CV 4 - Front Mu point of the _________

Answer 2

Front Mu point of the Small Intestine

On the anterior midline, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior to the symphysis pubis.

N: Branch of the 12th intercostal nerve

C: Bladder when full. CI in pregnancy

I: Irregular menses

A: Regulates menses

Question 3

CV 6

Answer 3

On the anterior midline, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the symphysis pubis. PP 0.5-1.0 inch.

N: Branch of the 11th intercostal nerve

C: Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients

I: Irregular menses

A: Regulates menses

Question 4

CV 8

Answer 4

In the center of the umbilicus. Puncture is prohibited.

N: 10th intercostal nerve

C: None - puncture prohibited

I: Umbilical pain

A: Rescues Yang

Question 5

CV 12 - Front Mu point of the ________

Answer 5

Front Mu point of the Stomach

On the anterior midline, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus and 4 cun inferior to the intercostal angle. PP 0.5-1.5 inch or PO 0.5-2.0 inch superiorly or inferiorly.

N: Branch of the 8th intercostal nerve

C: Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients

I: Epigastric pain

A: Harmonizes the Stomach

Question 6

CV 13

Answer 6

On the anterior midline, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus and 3 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle. PP 0.5-1.2 inch.

N: Branch of the 7th intercostal nerve

C: Peritoneal cavity in thinner patients

I: Epigastric pain

A: Harmonizes the Stomach

Question 7

CV 14 - Front Mu point of the _________

Answer 7

Front Mu point of the Heart

On the anterior midline, 6 cun superior to the umbilicus and 2 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle. PP 0.5-1.0 inch or PO 1.0-1.5 inch inferiorly.

N: Branch of the 7th intercostal nerve.

C: Heart and/or liver in cardiomegaly and/or hepatomegaly

I: Cardiac pain

A: Opens the Chest

Question 8

CV 17 - Front Mu point of the __________

Answer 8

Front Mu point of the Pericardium

On the midline of the sternum, at the level of the 4th intercostal space. In most males, level with the tops of the nipples. PSq 0.5-1.0 inch inferiorly or superiorly or 1.0-1.5 inch laterally.

N: Branch of the 4th intercostal nerve

C: None

I: Cardiac pain

A: Opens the Chest

Question 9

CV 22

Answer 9

In the center of the suprasternal fossa. First PP 0.2 inch and the insert needle tip inferiorly along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5-1.0 inch.

N: Branch of the supraclavicular nerve

C: Jugular arch, aortic arch and trachea

I: Cough

A: Relieves coughing

Question 10

CV 24

Answer 10

In the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove. PO 0.2-0.3 inch superiorly or laterally toward Jiachengjiang (1 cun lateral to CV 24).

N: Branch of the facial nerve

C: None

I: Toothache

A: Relieves pain

Question 11

Indications and action for CV 3, 4 and 6?

Answer 11

CV 3, 4 and 6 are indicated for irregular menses and have the action of Regulates menses.

Question 12

Indications and actions for CV 12 and 13?

Answer 12

CV 12 and 13 are indicated for epigastric pain and have the action of Harmonizes the Stomach.

Question 13

Indications and actions for CV 14 and 17?

Answer 13

CV 14 and 17 are indicated for cardiac pain and have the action of Opens the Chest.

Question 14

Indication and action for CV 22?

Answer 14

CV 22 is indicated for cough and has the action of Relieves coughing.

Question 15

Indication and action for CV 24?

Answer 15

CV 24 is indicated for toothache and has the action of Relieves pain.