Conception Vessel meridian

CV-21 (Xuánjī, 璇玑) — Jade Pivot

Meridian
Conception Vessel (CV)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
Manubrial Conception Vessel point 1 B-cun below the suprasternal fossa; no separate command class is identified.
Depth reference
0.3-0.5 cun subcutaneous or transverse
Moxibustion
Not established in checked point-specific sources
Reference aliases
CV21; Xuanji; 璇玑; Jade Pivot

Anatomical location

On the anterior midline of the thorax, 1 B-cun inferior to the suprasternal fossa.

Traditional actions

Traditionally opens the chest, descends Lung qi, and benefits the throat.

Recorded indications

Primary: Reference uses include cough, wheezing, chest fullness, sore throat, and difficult swallowing.

Secondary: Secondary uses include pain behind the sternum and vomiting.

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.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region (2008) CV21, p. 230
  2. Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Ren 21: English name, classification, functions, indications and needling sections
  3. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference REN-21: English name, command functions, actions, indications and needling sections; no moxibustion statement found
  4. WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 5.2, chest precautions, p. 25

Frequently asked questions

Where is CV-21 located?

On the anterior midline of the thorax, 1 B-cun inferior to the suprasternal fossa.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for CV-21?

Traditionally opens the chest, descends Lung qi, and benefits the throat. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include cough, wheezing, chest fullness, sore throat, and difficult swallowing. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include pain behind the sternum and vomiting.

Is CV-21 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify CV-21 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.