CV-20 - Flower Covering

华盖 - Huá gài

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 first space between the ribs.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the first rib space, just below the collarbone
  2. Follow that level to the midline of the breastbone
  3. The point is there
CV-20 (Flower Covering) acupressure point location: On the front of the chest, on the midline, level with the first space between the ribs.

How to Apply Pressure

Find the first rib space below the collarbones and follow it to the breastbone. Use only light, comfortable pressure; do not press deeply or painfully. Do not use acupressure during severe respiratory distress; seek urgent medical care. Do not press after recent chest surgery.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Reflux
  • Cough
  • Respiratory disorders
  • Throat problems

Related Health Concerns

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Severe respiratory distress
  • Recent chest surgery