中庭

中庭 is also named CV16, Zhongting
Zhongting
Zhongting

Zhongting(CV16,中庭) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel.

Location

On the anterior midline, just at the xiphosternal synchondrosis, level with the 5th intercostal space.

Indication

  • ①Fullness sensation in the chest and abdomen, dysphagia, vomiting;
  • ②precordial pain;
  • ③globus hystericus.

Method

Horizontal insertion 0.3~0.5 cun.