Names Of Shen Que
CV 8 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Spirit Gate
- Pinyin Name: Shen Que
- Chinese Character: 神闕
Where Is CV 8 ?
CV 8 Location
- In the center of the umbilicus.
- For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.
What Is CV 8 Used For?
CV 8 Clinical Usages
- Main point for extreme collapse of Yang especially leading to cold in the intestines - warms the stomach and helps digestive disorders.
- Diarrhea, particularly from internal deficiency, but generally if other methods do not work.
- Tonify body weakened from chronic illness/exhaustion.
- Revival point from shock (esp. involving cold - hypothermia, frostbite), stroke, epilepsy.
There Are 24 Points Along The (CV) Conception Vessel Meridian ...
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