CV-18 - Jade Hall

玉堂 - Yù táng

Point Region: Chest

CV

Conception Vessel

任脉 - Rèn mài

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: On the front of the chest, on the midline, level with the third space between the ribs.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the fourth rib space (in men, level with the nipples) and move up one rib to the third
  2. Follow that level to the midline of the breastbone
  3. The point is there
CV-18 (Jade Hall) acupressure point location: On the front of the chest, on the midline, level with the third space between the ribs.

How to Apply Pressure

Find the third rib space and follow it inward to your chest centre. Use only light, comfortable pressure; do not press deeply or painfully. Do not press with a severe respiratory condition or after recent chest surgery.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Cough
  • Nausea
  • Throat inflammation
  • Vomiting
  • Chest tightness
  • Respiratory disorders
  • Anxiety

Related Health Concerns

Cold and Flu OnsetNausea and VomitingAnxiety

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Severe respiratory conditions
  • Recent chest surgery