CV8

Shenque

Shenque(CV8,神阙) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Conception Vessel.

Location

The center of the umbilicus.

Indication

• ①Collapse, apoplexy;
• ②abdominal pain and/or distension, diarrhea, dysentery, rectal prolapse, and other intestinal diseases;
• ③edema, dysuria.

Method

Indirect moxibustion with salt is frequently used on this point. It is a forbidden point dne to its susceptibility to infection in ancient times.