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CV4 · 任脉

Guanyuan guān yuán · 关元

Location. On the anterior midline, 3 cun below the centre of the umbilicus.

Category. Front-mu of the Small Intestine · meeting of three Yin 小肠募穴·足三阴与任脉交会

One of the most frequently named abdominal points in the classical literature on vital Qi.

定位。前正中线,脐下 3 寸。

特定穴。Front-mu of the Small Intestine · meeting of three Yin 小肠募穴·足三阴与任脉交会

经典中关于"元气"论述里出现最多的腹部腧穴之一。

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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