Conception Vessel (Ren Mai)
The Conception Vessel (Ren Mai, CV) runs along the anterior midline from the perineum past the lower abdomen and umbilicus up the sternum to the chin. It governs Yin aspects, supports the lower abdomen and chest, and links the body’s anterior line.
Note: The points shown on the 3D model do not correspond to the exact anatomical location. They serve only as a guide to help you find the respective acupuncture points.
Conception Vessel 1 (CV1) – Huiyin, Meeting of Yin Conception Vessel 2 (CV2) – Qugu, Curved Bone Conception Vessel 3 (CV3) – Zhongji, Middle Pole Conception Vessel 4 (CV4) – Guanyuan, Gate of Origin Conception Vessel 5 (CV5) – Shimen, Stone Gate Conception Vessel 6 (CV6) – Qihai, Sea of Qi Conception Vessel 7 (CV7) – Yinjiao, Yin Intersection Conception Vessel 8 (CV8) – Shenque, Spirit Gate Conception Vessel 9 (CV9) – Shuifen, Water Divide Conception Vessel 10 (CV10) – Xiawan, Lower Epigastrium Conception Vessel 11 (CV11) – Jianli, Strengthen the Interior Conception Vessel 12 (CV12) – Zhongwan, Middle Epigastrium Conception Vessel 13 (CV13) – Shangwan, Upper Epigastrium Conception Vessel 14 (CV14) – Juque, Great Palace Gate Conception Vessel 15 (CV15) – Jiuwei, Turtledove Tail Conception Vessel 16 (CV16) – Zhongting, Central Courtyard Conception Vessel 17 (CV17) – Shanzhong, Chest Center Conception Vessel 18 (CV18) – Anterior sternum, 3rd ICS, midline Conception Vessel 19 (CV19) – Anterior sternum, 2nd ICS, midline Conception Vessel 20 (CV20) – Anterior sternum, 1st ICS, midline Conception Vessel 21 (CV21) – Manubrium sterni, midline Conception Vessel 22 (CV22) – Tiantu, Heavenly Prominence Conception Vessel 23 (CV23) – Lianquan, Corner Spring Conception Vessel 24 (CV24) – Chengjiang, Container of Fluids
