CV22 Tiantu (Celestial Prominence)

天突tiān tūTiantu

Conception Vessel

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Location of acupuncture point CV22 Tiantu (Celestial Prominence)
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Indications
69
Protocols
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Location

In the center of the suprasternal fossa.

Cautions

Avoid deep needling; caution with trachea.

Indications

Conditions for which CV22 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Abscess LungAsthmaChillsConstriction OesophagusCoughCoughing BloodCough PusDry ThroatBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsShortness of BreathFeverChest FullnessGoiterJaundiceNosebleedNumbnessObstruction ChestObstruction QiBack PainHeart PainPharyngitisQi PlumstoneRebellion QiFacial RednessSaliva ExcessiveExcessive SalivationCold Benefit Throat SensationCold Throat SensationHeat Abdomen Skin SensationHeat Face Skin SensationPhlegm Throat StagnationBack SwellingNeck SwellingShoulder SwellingSwollen ThroatThroat RattlingTongue Purple GreenTongue Purple / GreenUlceration ThroatHivesVaricose VeinsVoice CrackedVomitingWheezing

TCM actions

What classical sources say CV22 does in the terms of Chinese medicine theory. These describe the point, not a condition.

Benefit Descend Rebellion QiBenefit ThroatBenefit VoiceDescend Rebellion Qi

Protocols using CV22

The 50 best-sourced of 69, ranked by strength of evidence. The count above is the full figure.

  • Cough Chronic – LI04, BL13, BL20, BL21, CV12, CV17, CV22 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60022-4 ↗)
  • Sputum, Cough Chronic, Appetite Poor – LI04, BL13, BL20, BL21, CV17, CV22 (doi:10.1016/s0254-6272(09)60022-4 ↗)
  • Joint Pain, Stiffness Morning, Arthritis Rheumatoid Juvenile, Stiffness Joint, Joint Swelling – LI05, BL60, GB30, GB34, CV22 (doi:10.1093/ecam/nel012 ↗)
  • Bronchial Asthma – BL13, BL43, CV17, CV22 (pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov ↗)
  • Asthma, Immune Dysregulation, Respiratory Chronic – BL13, BL43, CV14, CV22 (doi:10.1155/2015/896247 ↗)
  • Fatigue, Loss of Appetite, Low-back Pain, Cough Chronic Intractable, Throat Dry, Lupus Nephropathy – LU07, LI04, LI20, ST21, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP04, SP06, SI03, BL13, BL18, BL23, BL62, KD03, KD06, PC06, TB05, GB41, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV22, GV01, GV08, GV14, GV24 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009309 ↗)
  • Pneumothorax Spontaneous, Respiratory Dysfunction Postoperative, Pulmonary Infection Postoperative – BL13, BL23, BL43, CV22 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000014575 ↗)
  • Globus Pharyngeus, Throat Sensation Of Lump, Gastrointestinal Functional Disorder – LU11, LI03, ST36, CV22 (doi:10.3389/fmed.2020.00179 ↗)
  • Stroke, Dysphagia Post-stroke, Swallowing Dysfunction, Cough On Swallowing – TB17, GB12, GB20, CV22, CV23, GV16 (doi:10.2147/JMDH.S526827 ↗)
  • Sputum Production, Cough Postoperative, Wheezing Postoperative – LU05, LU09, CV22 (doi:10.1186/s12871-025-03404-4 ↗)
  • Lower Back Pain, Stiffness Morning, Back Lower Pain, Kidney Yang Deficiency, Lumbar Weakness, Ankylosing Spondylitis – ST36, SP10, BL23, BL25, CV03, CV22, GV02, GV14 (doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20231040 ↗)
  • Asthma, Wheezing, Airway Hyperresponsiveness – LU07, LI04, ST36, ST40, SP06, SP10, KD03, KD07, PC06, LV02, CV17, CV22, GV14, GV20 (doi:10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1 ↗)
  • Ischemic Stroke, Persistent Hiccups – ST36, BL17, PC06, CV12, CV17, CV22 (doi:10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913 ↗)
  • Stroke Sequela, Liver Yang Hyperactivity, Speech Disorder – LI04, ST04, ST06, SP06, HT05, KD03, LV02, LV03, CV22, CV23 (doi:10.62354/ijoa.v2i1.19 ↗)
  • Globus Hystericus, Throat Obstruction Sensation – LI04, ST36, ST40, PC06, LV03, CV12, CV17, CV22, CV23 (doi:10.20141/j.0411-9584.2025.11.12 ↗)
  • Spleen Deficiency, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea, Diarrhea Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Diarrhea Chronic, Dampness Accumulation, Spleen Deficiency Dampness Accumulation – LI20, ST25, ST42, SP02, SP03, BL62, KD06, CV06, CV12, CV22, GV14 (doi:10.27460/d.cnki.gyzyc.2024.000276 ↗)
  • Wheezing, Asthma Childhood, Wind-cold Lung Obstruction – BL13, BL20, BL23, CV17, CV22, GV14 (doi:10.16368/j.issn.1674-8999.2018.08.331 ↗)
  • Gerd, Acid Reflux – SP04, HT09, GB23, GB24, CV22 (doi:10.19621/j.cnki.11-3555/r.2019.0156 ↗)
  • Dizziness, Dizziness Cervical, Vertigo Cervical, Phlegm Obstruction, Vertigo Cervicogenic, Phlegm-turbidity Pattern – LI20, ST40, ST42, SP05, SP09, BL62, KD06, GB20, CV06, CV12, CV22, GV14 (doi:10.27460/d.cnki.gyzyc.2024.000282 ↗)
  • Dyspnea, Asthma Chronic Persistent – LU05, BL13, BL17, BL20, BL23, CV22 (doi:10.27253/d.cnki.gnjzu.2025.000657 ↗)
  • Stroke, Dysphagia Post-stroke – LI04, ST09, ST36, ST40, SP06, HT05, PC06, TB17, GB12, GB20, LV03, CV22, CV23, GV15, GV16, GV20, GV26 (doi:10.16808/j.cnki.issn1003-7705.2018.01.067 ↗)
  • Dysphagia Post-stroke, Cerebral Infarction Sequela – CV22 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2016.10.004 ↗)
  • Allergic Rhinitis, Nasal Congestion, Sneezing, Nasal Itching, Rhinorrhea – LI20, CV22, XH03 (doi:10.20065/j.cnki.btcm.20230210 ↗)
  • Cough, COPD, Dyspnea – BL12, BL13, BL20, BL23, CV04, CV22 (doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1786971 ↗)
  • Back Pain, Joint Pain, Lower Back Pain, Ankylosing Spondylitis – CV03, CV22, GV03, GV14 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230616-k0001 ↗)
  • Cough Postoperative, Recovery Anesthesia – LU05, LU09, CV22 (doi:10.1186/s12871-025-03404-4 ↗)
  • Cough, Phlegm, Pneumonia Mycoplasma, Lung Function Impaired – ST36, ST40, BL13, BL20, CV17, CV22 (doi:10.1186/s12887-026-06605-z ↗)
  • Cough, Sore Throat, Hoarseness, Throat Sore, Hoarseness Postoperative, Cough Postoperative, Sore Throat After Surgery – ST36, KD01, PC06, CV22 (doi:10.1016/j.jopan.2024.09.012 ↗)
  • Globus Sensation, Pharyngitis Chronic, Phlegm Throat, Globus Pharyngeus – ST09, PC06, CV22 (doi:10.1186/s13063-022-06193-0 ↗)
  • Breathing Problems, COPD, Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, Copd Acute Exacerbation – ST40, BL13, CV17, CV22, XB01A, XB01B (doi:10.3389/fmed.2026.1879332 ↗)
  • Asthma – LU01, LU06, LU09, ST40, BL12, BL13, CV17, CV22, XB01A, XB01B (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.2018.01.002 ↗)
  • Globus Pharyngeus – CV22 (doi:10.3389/fmed.2020.00179 ↗)
  • Reflux, Reflux Laryngopharyngeal – ST09, PC06, CV22 (doi:10.1007/s00405-022-07698-9 ↗)
  • Pneumonia Stroke-associated – LU09, SP06, BL13, CV22 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220208-k0003 ↗)
  • Achalasia, Dysphagia Post-stroke – LI17, LI18, CV22, CV23 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190117-00014 ↗)
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Reflux Laryngopharyngeal – ST36, PC06, LV03, CV12, CV17, CV22 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20190130-00034 ↗)
  • Cough Postoperative, Recovery Anesthesia – LU05, LU09, CV22 (doi:10.1186/s12871-025-03404-4 ↗)
  • Cough, Reduced Lung Function, Pneumonia Mycoplasma – ST36, ST40, BL13, BL20, CV17, CV22 (doi:10.1186/s12887-026-06605-z ↗)
  • Cough Chronic – BL13, CV04, CV06, CV08, CV12, CV17, CV22, XB01B (doi:10.3389/fmed.2025.1580229 ↗)
  • Reduced Lung Function – BL13, BL23, BL43, CV22 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000014575 ↗)
  • Cough – LI04, LI20, ST21, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST41, SP06, BL13, BL18, BL23, KD03, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV22, GV01, GV08, GV14, GV24, XH03, XH05 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000009309 ↗)
  • Dysphagia Post-stroke – LU05, LI18, ST10, CV17, CV22 (doi:10.5114/aoms/204368 ↗)
  • Chest Pain, Phlegm, Qi Rebellious, Constipation, Difficulty Swallowing, Oesophagectasis, Retroperistalsis, Chest Fullness, Open Chest, Open Diaphragm, Benefit Regulate Rebellious Qi, Chest Pain, Qi Rebellious, Difficulty Swallowing, Chest Fullness, Open Chest, Open Diaphragm, Benefit Regulate Rebellious Qi – ST25, ST36, ST40, SP04, BL17, BL21, BL25, BL46, PC06, PC07, CV12, CV22 (Acupuncture Point Prescriptions, entry ACC7)
  • Asthma – LU01, LU07, LU09, LI04, BL12, BL13, CV17, CV22, XB01A, XB01B (Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions)
  • Difficulty Swallowing, Difficulty Swallowing – LI04, LI18, ST09, PC06, LV03, CV22 (Deadman, Al-Khafaji & Baker, A Manual of Acupuncture – point group actions)
  • Cough, Phlegm, Bronchial Asthma, Dyspnea, Suffocation – BL13, BL20, BL23, BL43, PC06, CV04, CV08, CV17, CV22, GV14 (Wen BL, Liu BY, Peng J, Wang XF, Xiang XX, Liu XF, Hu JQ, Lu F, He LY, Zhu WZ, Fang YG, Wang Y. Clinical research of acupoint application for treatment of winterdisease in summer' used to prevent and treat bronchial asthma in children. J Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2012, 32(1): 31-39')
  • Asthma – LU05, ST40, BL13, CV22 (Effectiveness of Acupuncture for Asthma. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00917215)
  • Stroke, Lung Diseases – LU01, LU07, LI04, LI11, ST36, ST40, BL13, BL23, GB20, LV03, CV22, GV14 (Acupuncture Therapy Combined With Breathing Training for Patients With Stroke Complicated. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT05930262)
  • Hiccup Intractable, Hiccup Persistent – SP14, BL17, KD03, PC06, CV04, CV08, CV12, CV22 (蔡晓刚. 针灸辩治顽固性呃逆临床疗效观察. , 2011 [CNKI])
  • Chronic Pharyngitis, Sore Throat Chronic – LU07, KD03, KD06, CV22 (熊坚刘明敏邹思婷王春燕罗本华. 针灸治疗慢性咽炎文献取经用穴规律探析. 广西中医药大学学报 ., 2017 [CNKI])

Most often selected alongside CV22

How many sourced protocols in the index pair each point with CV22. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

  • BL13Lung Shu Point25 protocols
  • ST36Leg Three Miles22 protocols
  • ST40Abundant Bulge20 protocols
  • CV17Chest Centre19 protocols
  • PC06Inner Gate18 protocols
  • LI04Junction Valley17 protocols
  • CV12Stomach Centre14 protocols
  • GV14Great Vertebra13 protocols
  • LV03Great Surge12 protocols
  • BL23Kidney Shu Point11 protocols
  • BL20Spleen Shu Point10 protocols
  • LU05Cubit Marsh10 protocols

Other points on the Conception Vessel

CV01CV02CV03CV04CV05CV06CV07CV08CV09CV10CV11CV12CV13CV14CV15CV16CV17CV18CV19CV20CV21CV23CV24