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CV8 · 任脉

Shenque shén què · 神阙

Location. At the centre of the umbilicus.

The umbilicus itself. Classical texts describe it as forbidden to needle, and used with moxibustion instead — a rare example of an explicit classical prohibition.

定位。肚脐正中,即脐窝中央处。

即脐中央。经典明确记载此穴禁针,多用灸法——这是经典中少见的明文禁忌。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Classical prohibition on needling.

Other points on the Conception Vessel

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