CV-8 - Spirit Gateway

神阙 - Shén què

Point Region: Abdomen

CV

Conception Vessel

任脉 - Rèn mài

Location & How to Find

Anatomical Location: At the centre of the navel.

How to Locate:

  1. The point is at the centre of your navel
CV-8 (Spirit Gateway) acupressure point location: At the centre of the navel.

How to Apply Pressure

Touch the centre of your navel lightly; do not push inward. Do not use this point during pregnancy, with an umbilical hernia, after recent abdominal surgery, or if the navel area is infected.

Traditional Indications

In TCM, this point is traditionally used for:

  • Diarrhea
  • Abdominal distention
  • Digestive disorders
  • Chronic fatigue
  • Fluid retention

Related Health Concerns

Fatigue

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Important Precautions

Avoid this point with:

  • Pregnancy
  • Umbilical hernia
  • Recent abdominal surgery
  • Infection in navel area