Conception Vessel meridian
CV-15 (Jiūwěi, 鸠尾) — Dove Tail
- Meridian
- Conception Vessel (CV)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Luo-connecting point of the Conception Vessel.
- Depth reference
- 0.4-0.6 cun oblique inferiorly, reduced according to liver and cardiac anatomy
- Moxibustion
- Contraindicated
- Reference aliases
- CV15; Jiuwei; 鸠尾; Dove Tail
Anatomical location
On the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline 1 B-cun below the xiphisternal junction.
Traditional actions
Traditionally opens the chest, calms the spirit, transforms phlegm, and descends rebellious qi.
Recorded indications
Primary: Reference uses include chest or epigastric pain, palpitations, anxiety, nausea, and reflux.
Secondary: Secondary uses include seizure patterns, agitation, and throat obstruction sensations.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008) CV15, p. 227
- Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Ren 15: English name, classification, functions, indications and needling sections
- American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference REN-15: English name, command functions, actions, indications and needling and moxibustion sections
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 5.2, chest and abdomen; vital organs, p. 25
- College and Association of Acupuncturists of Alberta, Safety Handbook for Alberta Practitioners Appendix 1, CV15 liver and heart caution, p. 57
Frequently asked questions
Where is CV-15 located?
On the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline 1 B-cun below the xiphisternal junction.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for CV-15?
Traditionally opens the chest, calms the spirit, transforms phlegm, and descends rebellious qi. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include chest or epigastric pain, palpitations, anxiety, nausea, and reflux. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include seizure patterns, agitation, and throat obstruction sensations.
Is CV-15 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify CV-15 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.