Acupuncture Meridian Pathways & Point Locations

Conception Vessel Meridian Pathway & Point Locations
The Directing Channel has 24 points

The Ren channel starts on the midline between the anus and the scrotum in males. Between the anus and the posterior labial commissure in females. It ascends anteriorly to the public region. Along the midline of the abdomen, it flows upward reaches the throat. Flowing further upward, it ends in the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove.

CV1 Huiyin
On the midline between the anus and the scrotum in males. Between the anus and the posterior labial commissure in females.

CV2 Qugu
On top of the notch in the center of the superior border of the pubic symphysis.

CV3 Zhongji
1 cun above CV2, on the midline, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

CV4 Guanyuan
on the midline, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

CV5 Shimen
On the midline, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

CV6 Qihai
On the midline, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

CV7 Yinjiao
On the midline, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

CV8 Shenque
In the center of the umbilicus

CV9 Shuifen
On the midline, 1 cun superior to the umbilicus.

CV10 Xiawan
On the midline, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus.

CV11 Jianliao
On the midline, 3 cun superior to the umbilicus.

CV12 Zhongwan
On the midline, 4 cun superior to the umbilicus.

CV13 Shangwan
On the midline, 5 cun superior to the umbilicus.

CV14 Juque
On the midline, 6 cun superior to the umbilicus.

CV15 Jiuwei
On the midline, 7 cun superior to the umbilicus and inferior to the xiphoid process.

CV16 Zhongting
On the midline level with the 5th intercostal space at the sternocostal angle.

CV 17 Shanzhong
On the midline level with the 4th intercostal space midway between the nipples.

CV 17 (Ren Mai) is known as the "Influential Point of Chi". Known as the Mu / Alarm point for the Pericardium / Circulation/Sex meridian it is particularly related to the lungs. Located two inches above the xiphoid process. It is often used for conditions affecting the lungs and heart. This point has numerous applications, as it is also the 4th Chakra in addition to being a point that would have major affects on hormonal effects due to its relationship to the Pericardium meridian.
Read the full article The Eight (Hui) Influential Points

CV18 Yutang
On the midline level with the 3rd intercostal space.

CV19 Zigong
On the midline level with the 2nd intercostal space.

CV20 Huagai
On the midline level with the 1st intercostal space.

CV21 Xuanji
On the manubrium midline, 1 cun below CV22

CV22 Tiantu
0.5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch, in the center of the depression.

CV23 Lianquan
On the midline, in the depression superior to the hyoid bone.

CV24 Chengjiang
In the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove, below the middle of the lower lip.