CV-22 - Heavenly Prominence

天突 - Tiān tū

Point Region: Neck

CV

Conception Vessel

任脉 - Rèn mài

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: At the base of the front of the neck, on the midline, in the centre of the hollow above the breastbone (the suprasternal fossa), midway between the inner ends of the two collarbones.

How to Locate:

  1. Find the inner ends of your two collarbones
  2. The point is in the hollow midway between them, above the breastbone
CV-22 (Heavenly Prominence) acupressure point location: At the base of the front of the neck, on the midline, in the centre of the hollow above the breastbone (the suprasternal fossa), midway between the inner ends of the two collarbones.

How to Apply Pressure

Touch the hollow at the base of the throat, just above the breastbone, very lightly with one fingertip. The windpipe lies directly behind it, so never press inward or deeply; skip it after neck surgery, and get medical help at once for any trouble breathing or swallowing.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Cough
  • Plum-pit sensation
  • Throat swelling
  • Hiccups
  • Difficulty swallowing
  • Chest congestion
  • Throat inflammation
  • Voice disorders

Related Health Concerns

HiccupCold and Flu Onset

Select a point to see its location, how to find it, and its traditional uses.

Traditionally combined with:

CV-22 + LU-7
Broken Sequence
CV-22 + CV-17
Middle of the Chest

Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Severe throat obstruction
  • Recent neck surgery
  • Avoid deep pressure due to proximity to trachea