Conception Vessel meridian

CV-24 (Chéngjiāng, 承浆) — Container of Fluids

Meridian
Conception Vessel (CV)
Anatomical view
head
Point classification
Meeting point of the Conception Vessel and Foot Yangming Stomach channel.
Depth reference
0.3-0.5 cun oblique superiorly
Moxibustion
Direct moxibustion is contraindicated on the face; indirect use is not established in checked point sources
Reference aliases
CV24; Chengjiang; 承浆; Container of Fluids

Anatomical location

On the face, in the depression at the center of the groove between the lower lip and the chin.

Traditional actions

Traditionally benefits the mouth and face, dispels wind, and relieves local pain.

Recorded indications

Primary: Reference uses include facial weakness, drooling, swelling of the gums, toothache, and difficulty opening the mouth.

Secondary: Secondary uses include facial pain, thirst, and agitation.

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) CV24, p. 231
  2. Acupuncture.com Acupuncture Point Reference Ren 24: English name, classification, functions, indications and needling sections
  3. American Dragon Acupuncture Point Reference REN-24: English name, command functions, actions, indications and needling and moxibustion sections
  4. WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 3.9, direct moxibustion on the face, p. 23

Frequently asked questions

Where is CV-24 located?

On the face, in the depression at the center of the groove between the lower lip and the chin.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for CV-24?

Traditionally benefits the mouth and face, dispels wind, and relieves local pain. The dataset lists these primary indications: Reference uses include facial weakness, drooling, swelling of the gums, toothache, and difficulty opening the mouth. Secondary indications are recorded as: Secondary uses include facial pain, thirst, and agitation.

Is CV-24 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify CV-24 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.