Conception Vessel meridian
CV-17 (Dànzhōng, 膻中) — Chest Center
- Meridian
- Conception Vessel (CV)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- Front-mu point of the Pericardium; Hui-meeting point of qi and Sea of Qi point.
- Depth reference
- 0.3-0.5 cun subcutaneous or transverse
- Moxibustion
- Applicable according to the checked CV-17 point source
- Reference aliases
- CV17; Danzhong; 膻中; Chest Center
Anatomical location
On the anterior midline of the thorax, level with the fourth intercostal space.
Traditional actions
Traditionally regulates qi, opens the chest, benefits the breasts, and calms respiratory constraint.
Recorded indications
Primary: Reference uses include chest tightness, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and breast pain or reduced lactation.
Secondary: Secondary uses include palpitations, anxiety, hiccup, and difficulty swallowing.
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) CV17, p. 228
- Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Ren 17: English name, classification, functions, indications and needling sections
- American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference REN-17: English name, command functions, actions, indications and needling and moxibustion sections
- Chinese Medicine Council of New Zealand, Safety in Clinical Practice Guidance Care with points over organ tissue or structures; CV17, p. 13
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 5.2, chest precautions, p. 25
Frequently asked questions
Where is CV-17 located?
On the anterior midline of the thorax, level with the fourth intercostal space.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for CV-17?
Traditionally regulates qi, opens the chest, benefits the breasts, and calms respiratory constraint. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include chest tightness, cough, wheezing, shortness of breath, and breast pain or reduced lactation. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include palpitations, anxiety, hiccup, and difficulty swallowing.
Is CV-17 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify CV-17 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.