Conception Vessel 15, also known as Ren 15, Abbreviated as CV 15, Transliterated Jiuwei in Chinese, Bird Tail in English.
CV 15 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the anterior median line of the upper abdomen, 1.0 cun below the xiphisternal synchondroses.
CV 15 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Manic depression, epilepsy
- Chest pain, palpitations, abdominal distention
CV 15 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Opens the chest, transforms Phlegm, regulates the Heart, calms the Shen, subdues rebellious Qi.
Classification:
Luo-Connecting point of the Ren Vessel
Notes:
Luo-Connecting points of one meridian can communicate with two meridians. They treat diseases of the collaterals and can be used to treat chronic diseases, especially chronic diseases of the Zang-Fu organs. Clinically, Luo-Connecting points are often combined with Yuan-Source points in the treatment of diseases.
