Penetration Vessel (Chong Mai)
The Penetration Vessel (Chong Mai, CH) is the “Sea of Blood.” It originates in the lower abdomen, ascends through the abdomen and chest, linking pelvis, abdomen and thorax. Clinically, representative nodes along ST30 and KI11–KI21 are used to access Chong function.
- Penetration 1 – Qichong, ST30
- Penetration 2 – Henggu, KI11
- Penetration 3 – Daheng, KI12
- Penetration 4 – Qixue, KI13
- Penetration 5 – Siman, KI14
- Penetration 6 – Zhongzhu, KI15
- Penetration 7 – Huangshu, KI16
- Penetration 8 – Shangqu, KI17
- Penetration 9 – Shiguan, KI18
- Penetration 10 – Yindu, KI19
- Penetration 11 – Futang, KI20
- Penetration 12 – Youmen, KI21
