CV-15 - Turtledove Tail

鸠尾 - Jiū wěi

Point Region: Upper abdomen

CV

Conception Vessel

任脉 - Rèn mài

CV-15 Jiuwei, meaning 'Turtledove Tail,' is a powerful point that pacifies the Heart and opens the chest, a master point of emotional release. Located at the bottom of the sternum, it is a key point for addressing a wide range of issues that are caused by emotional tension, which can manifest as a feeling of tightness in the chest or a heavy heart. Its name alludes to the 'turtledove's tail,' which is a symbol of peace and emotional harmony.

Think of Jiuwei as a point that helps to release the emotional baggage that you have been carrying. It's especially useful for addressing a feeling of anxiety, a tight chest, and a sense of being 'stuck' in your emotions. By pacifying the Heart and opening the chest, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.

By pacifying the Heart and opening the chest, CV-15 helps to restore a sense of emotional balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm heart and a peaceful mind.

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above the umbilicus, just below the xiphoid process.

How to Locate:

  1. Locate the bottom tip of your breastbone
  2. Find the small, soft triangular area just below this tip
  3. This is at the very bottom of your breastbone
  4. The point is in this soft depression below the bone tip
Location illustration for On the midline of the abdomen, 7 cun above the umbilicus, just below the xiphoid process.

Clinical Applications

Primary Indications

  • Angina
  • Mania
  • Epilepsy
  • Hiccups
  • Vomiting
  • Chest pain
  • Anxiety
  • Panic attacks
  • Emotional agitation

Related Health Concerns

Common Conditions:

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CV-15 Protocols

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Important Precautions

  • Pregnancy
  • Severe psychiatric conditions
  • Recent chest surgery