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CV12 · 任脉

Zhongwan zhōng wǎn · 中脘

Location. On the anterior midline, 4 cun above the centre of the umbilicus.

Category. Front-mu of the Stomach · hui of the Fu 胃之募穴·八会腑会

Both the front-mu of the Stomach system and the "meeting of the Fu" — two roles in one point.

定位。前正中线,脐上 4 寸。

特定穴。Front-mu of the Stomach · hui of the Fu 胃之募穴·八会腑会

既是胃之募穴,又是八会穴之"腑会"——一穴两职。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Widely cited traditional caution about use in pregnancy.

Other points on the Conception Vessel

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