PointEducational reference
CV17CV
Danzhong
Chest Center
膻中
- MeridianRen Mai (Conception)
- ElementEarth
- ZoneChest
- SystemTCM channels
Where it is
Chart of the classical path. Tap a point to open its card. It does not replace palpation.
línea media, nivel del 4º espacio intercostal
Study themes
- qi
- pecho
- mama
Traditional educational themes: qi, pecho, mama. TCM/Shiatsu study framework; not a clinical indication.
In traditional study
Traditionally associated with the Ren Mai channel within TCM/Shiatsu educational frameworks. Study themes: qi, pecho, mama. Not medical advice.
Point families
- Front-MuAlarm/mu points on chest/abdomen corresponding to zang-fu.
- Hui (Influential)Eight influential points for zang, fu, qi, blood, sinews, vessels, bone, marrow.
- Crossing / MeetingIntersection of multiple channels; multi-meridian educational leverage.
- Extraordinary Vessel PointBelongs to or strongly regulates Ren, Du, Chong, Dai, Qiao or Wei vessels.
How it is worked
- Acupuncture
- Moxibustion
- Shiatsu Pressure
- Tuina
Origins, lineages and aliases
Origins
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Nomenclature
- Huangdi Neijing
Lineages
- Classical TCM
- Modern TCM / TCM colleges
Also known as
CV17 · Danzhong · CV 17 · 膻中
Educational reference within traditional Shiatsu/TCM frameworks. Not a diagnosis or medical treatment.
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Keep exploring
- Ren Mai (Conception)This point belongs to the meridian channel in traditional TCM mapping.
- earthIn Five Element theory, this meridian is associated with this element.
- CV16 · ZhongtingEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- CV18 · YutangEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
- CV15 · JiuweiEducational demo link: nearby or commonly studied together in exploration flows.
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