Conception Vessel (CV)
The Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) is one of the Eight Extraordinary Meridians. It originates from the interior of the lower abdomen, emerges at the perineum, ascends along the anterior midline, passes through the abdomen, chest, and throat, and terminates at the acupoint Chengjiang (CV-24) below the lower lip.
Acupoints
Huiyin Point (RN-1 / Perineum, also known as Pingyi, Xiaji, Haidi, Jinmen)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Huiyin (RN-1 / Perineum). Learn its benefits for genital disorders, urination/defecation difficulties, amenorrhea, and hernia – the meeting point of Ren, Du, and Chong Vessels – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Qugu Point (RN-2 / Curved Bone, also known as Niaobao, Guduan, Qugu, Huigu, Quguduan)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Qugu (RN-2 / Curved Bone). Learn its benefits for hernia, reproductive disorders, menstrual irregularities, and urinary conditions – the meeting point of Ren and Liver – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhongji Point (RN-3 / Middle Pole, also known as Qiyuan, Yuquan, Bladder Mu, Qiyu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhongji (RN-3 / Middle Pole). Learn its benefits for prostate disorders, menstrual irregularities, enuresis, and impotence – the Bladder Mu-Front point and meeting of three yin meridians – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Guanyuan Point (RN-4 / Pass of the Primordial Qi, also known as Xiaji, Sanjiejiao, Cimen, Dazhongji, Dantian, Guanyuan, Dahai, Chanmen)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Guanyuan (RN-4 / Pass of Primordial Qi). Learn its benefits for gynecological, male, urinary, and digestive disorders – the Small Intestine Mu-Front point and key health preservation point – plus classic combinations and moxibustion techniques.
Shimen Point (RN-5 / Stone Gate, also known as Liji, Jinglu, Dantian, Mingmen)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shimen (RN-5 / Stone Gate). Learn its benefits for amenorrhea, leukorrhea, abdominal distension, and diarrhea – the Sanjiao Mu-Front point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Qihai Point (RN-6 / Sea of Qi, also known as Boyu, Xiahuang, Dantian, Qize, Jiyu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Qihai (RN-6 / Sea of Qi). Learn its benefits for cultivating primordial qi, treating uterine prolapse, enuresis, impotence, and menstrual disorders – the Sea of Qi and key health preservation point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Yinjiao Point (RN-7 / Yin Intersection, also known as Shaoguan, Henghu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yinjiao (RN-7 / Yin Intersection). Learn its benefits for metrorrhagia, leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, and abdominal pain – the meeting point of Ren, Chong, and Kidney – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shenque Point (RN-8 / Spirit Palace, also known as Qizhong, Qishe, Qihe)
Discover the exact location and acupressure/moxibustion method for Shenque (RN-8 / Spirit Palace). Learn its benefits for abdominal pain, diarrhea, menstrual disorders, and prolapse – the key health preservation point at the umbilicus – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment. Needling contraindicated.
Shuifen Point (RN-9 / Water Divide, also known as Fenshui, Zhongshou)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Shuifen (RN-9 / Water Divide). Learn its benefits for edema, diarrhea, abdominal distension, and ascites – the key point for regulating water passages – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Xiawan Point (RN-10 / Lower Stomach Cavity, also known as Weiguan, Youmen)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Xiawan (RN-10 / Lower Stomach Cavity). Learn its benefits for abdominal pain, distension, vomiting, diarrhea, and indigestion – the meeting point of Ren and Spleen – plus classic combinations for digestive health.
Jianli Point (RN-11 / Establishing the Interior)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Jianli (RN-11 / Establishing the Interior). Learn its benefits for stomach pain, vomiting, poor appetite, and intestinal pain – the Conception Vessel point for digestive health – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhongwan Point (RN-12 / Stomach Cavity Center, also known as Taicang, Weiwan, Shangji, Weiguan, Zhongguan)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zhongwan (RN-12 / Stomach Cavity Center). Learn its benefits for stomach pain, indigestion, phlegm-damp, asthma, and chronic disease management – the Stomach Mu-Front and Fu Hui point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Shangwan Point (RN-13 / Upper Stomach Cavity, also known as Shangguan, Weiguan)
Discover the exact location and acupressure/moxibustion method for Shangwan (RN-13 / Upper Stomach Cavity). Learn its benefits for stomach pain, vomiting, poor appetite, and dysentery – the meeting point of Ren, Stomach, and Small Intestine – plus classic combinations for digestive health.
Juque Point (RN-14 / Great Palace)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Juque (RN-14 / Great Palace). Learn its benefits for chest pain, heart pain, stomach pain, and hiccups – the Heart Mu-Front point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Jiuwei Point (RN-15 / Dove's Tail, also known as Weiyi, Shenfu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure/moxibustion method for Jiuwei (RN-15 / Dove's Tail). Learn its benefits for chest fullness, stomach pain, childhood prolapse, and hiccups – the Ren Mai Luo-Connecting point and Gao Yuan-Source point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zhongting Point (RN-16 / Middle Court)
Discover the exact location and acupressure/moxibustion method for Zhongting (RN-16 / Middle Court). Learn its benefits for heart pain, chest fullness, dysphagia, and vomiting – the Conception Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Danzhong Point (RN-17 / Chest Center, also known as Yuan'er, Xiongtang, Qi'er, Yuanjian, Qihui, Shangqihai)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Danzhong (RN-17 / Chest Center). Learn its benefits for chest tightness, cough, asthma, lactation, and breast disorders – the Qi Hui point and Pericardium Mu-Front point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Yutang Point (RN-18 / Jade Hall, also known as Yuying)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Yutang (RN-18 / Jade Hall). Learn its benefits for chest pain, cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing – the Conception Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Zigong Point (RN-19 / Purple Palace)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Zigong (RN-19 / Purple Palace). Learn its benefits for cough, wheezing, chest fullness, and throat disorders – the Conception Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Huagai Point (RN-20 / Canopy)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Huagai (RN-20 / Canopy). Learn its benefits for cough, wheezing, chest fullness, and hypochondriac pain – the Conception Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Xuanji Point (RN-21 / Star Pivot)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Xuanji (RN-21 / Star Pivot). Learn its benefits for cough, wheezing, chest fullness, and sore throat – the Conception Vessel point – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Tiantu Point (RN-22 / Heavenly Protrusion, also known as Yuhu, Tianqu)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Tiantu (RN-22 / Heavenly Protrusion). Learn its benefits for asthma, cough, sore throat, and goiter – the meeting point of Ren and Yin Wei – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Lianquan Point (RN-23 / Edge Spring, also known as Benchi, Sheben)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Lianquan (RN-23 / Edge Spring). Learn its benefits for sore throat, tongue disorders, and aphonia – the meeting point of Ren and Yin Wei – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
Chengjiang Point (RN-24 / Receiving Fluid, also known as Tianchi, Xuanjiang, Guishi)
Discover the exact location and acupressure method for Chengjiang (RN-24 / Receiving Fluid). Learn its benefits for stroke, facial paralysis, drooling, and toothache – the meeting point of Ren and Stomach – plus classic combinations for comprehensive treatment.
