CV 8 - Acupuncture Point - Shen Que | Chinese Medicine Theory - Yin Yang House

Names Of Shen Que

CV 8 Acupuncture Point

English Name: Spirit Gate
Pinyin Name: Shen Que
Chinese Character: 神闕

Meridian Information

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 ...

CV 1 CV 2 CV 3 CV 4 CV 5 CV 6 CV 7 CV 8 CV 9 CV 10 CV 11 CV 12 CV 13 CV 14 CV 15 CV 16 CV 17 CV 18 CV 19 CV 20 CV 21 CV 22 CV 23 CV 24

Related Posts From Our Blog

Where Do I Go Next?

CV 7 CV 9 (CV) Conception Vessel Meridian Graphic (CV) Conception Vessel Meridian Locations (CV) Conception Vessel Meridian Functions (CV) Conception Vessel Meridian Info All Meridians

List Of Related Points

Keep Exploring...

CV 1 , CV 2 , CV 3 , CV 4 , CV 5 , CV 6 , CV 7 , CV 8 , CV 9 , CV 10 , CV 11 , CV 12 , CV 13 , CV 14 , CV 15 , CV 16 , CV 17 , CV 18 , CV 19 , CV 20 , CV 21 , CV 22 , CV 23 , CV 24

Follow, Join, and Participate

Join Our Email List (3-5 email updates/yr)

Our Sites

All Content Copyright © 1999-2019 Yin Yang House Inc