CV 4 - Acupuncture Point - Guan Yuan

CV 4 Names

• English Name: Origin Pass
• Pinyin Name: Guan Yuan
• Chinese Character: 關元

Location

• 2 cun above CV 2 (pubic symphysis).
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

CV 4 Clinical Uses

• Generally, useful for deficiencies of Yin, Yang, Qi & Blood.
• Main point for tonifying Prenatal Qi - exhaustion, weakness, chronic fatigue/diseases.
• Main point for Kidney deficiencies of Qi, Jing a/or Yang - low back pain, bone disorders, early morning (5 a.m., "cock-crow") diarrhea. rectal prolapse.
• Genito-urinary issues with Deficient a/or Cold Patterns - incontinence, clear copious urine, nocturia.
• Main point for all menstrual disorders with Deficient, Cold a/or Stagnation Patterns - scanty menstruation, pale blood.
• Sexual / Fertility Issues - infertility, impotence, seminal emission, amenorrhea, bleeding during pregnancy.
• Yang collapse - chills, profuse sweating, SOB, unconsciousness.
• Tong Ren/Tam Healing System: An important point for the storage and development of Qi (energy), useful for deficiency conditions - weakness, shortness of breath, sexual issues. May also be used in Tong Ren (no needling) to ease delivery.  

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CV 4 Point Associations

CV 4 TCM Patterns

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• There are no patterns associated at this time.

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

CV 4 Conditions Treated

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• No Linked Conditions At This Time.

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".