Jiuwei CV15: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precaution
Nomenclature: Jiu: turtledove Wei:tail Jiuwei CV15 lies below the xiphoid process of the sternum which looks like a turtledove’s tail.
Read moreNomenclature: Jiu: turtledove Wei:tail Jiuwei CV15 lies below the xiphoid process of the sternum which looks like a turtledove’s tail.
Read moreNomenclature: Da: big Zhong: heel Dazhong is at the heel and the calcaneous bone is big, hence the name. Point:
Read moreNomenclature: Da: large Bao: containing Dabao pertains to the major collateral of the spleen
Read moreNomenclature: Zhi: Divergence Zheng: regular meridian The collateral of the small intestine meridian diverges from this point (Zhizheng) to the
Read moreNomenclature: Li: shell Gou: groove The external shape of the gastrocnemius muscle looks like a shell and the point is
Read moreNomenclature: Wai: lateral Guan: Pass Waiguan is at an important place on the lateral aspect of the forearm like a
Read moreNomenclature: Guangming: Brightness Guangming is a luo connecting point of the gall bladder meridian and is indicated in eye diseases
Read moreNomenclature: Nei: medial Guan: Pass Neiguan is at an important site on the medial aspect of the forearm, like a
Read moreNomenclature: Tong: Leading to Li: Interior From this point the collateral of this meridian branches to the
Read moreNomenclature: Gong: Connection Sun: Reticular collateral Sun here means “collateral” ; from this point the collateral of the spleen meridian
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