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CV6 · 任脉

Qihai qì hǎi · 气海

Location. On the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the centre of the umbilicus.

The name means "sea of Qi"; paired with CV4 in the classical abdominal literature.

定位。前正中线,脐下 1.5 寸。

穴名意为"气之海",经典腹部论述中常与 CV4 并列。

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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