Location
In the center of the umbilicus.
Cautions
No specific contraindications; often use moxa only.
Indications
Conditions for which CV08 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Benefit Regulate IntestinesStomach RumblingStomach RumblingCold BloodCold BloodCold IntestinesCold IntestinesCold YangCold YangYang Qi DeficiencyYang Qi DeficiencyDiarrhoea ElderlyDiarrhoea ElderlyDiarrhoea (infant) Breast FedDiarrhoea Infantile Breast-fedDiarrhoea PersistentDiarrhoea PersistentTurmoil DisorderTurmoil DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingEpilepsy WindEpilepsy WindStanding Collapse StiffnessImmobility Standing CollapseInfertilityEdemaOpisthotonosPain Around NavelPain Around NavelRectal ProlapseRectal ProlapseRegulate IntestinesDeficiency Cold Abdomen SyndromeDeficiency-cold Abdomen SyndromeTympanites / Drum BellyTympanites Drum BellyLoss of ConsciousnessUnconsciousness WindstrokeUnconsciousness WindstrokeUrination Dysfunction QiUrination Dysfunction QiPainful UrinationPainful UrinationUrination Retention Post PartumUrination Retention Post-partum
Protocols using CV08
- Copd, Reduced Lung Function – ST36, BL12, CV04, CV06, CV08, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-020-02899-3)
- Constipation Functional, Bloating Abdominal, Defecation Difficulty, Bowel Movement Infrequent – ST25, SP15, CV08 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2025.1580163)
- Infertility Female, Poor Ovarian Response, Infertility Ivf – CV08 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13048-024-01493-2)
- Leukopenia, Neutropenia, Myelosuppression Chemotherapy-induced, Febrile Neutropenia – ST36, SP06, CV08 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/1347342)
- Anxiety, Depression, Hiv Newly Diagnosed – BL20, BL23, CV04, CV06, CV08, GV14 (https://doi.org/10.1097/MD.0000000000044437)
- Flatulence, Diarrhea, Abdominal Pain, Irritable Bowel Syndrome Diarrhea, Bloating Abdominal, Defecation Urgent – CV08 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2013/605460)
- Fatigue, Vomiting, Nausea, Abdominal Distension, Anorexia, Gastroparesis Diabetic – ST36, CV08, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.16040/j.cnki.cn15-1101.2016.16.034)
- Fatigue Cancer-related – LI04, ST36, CV08, CV12 (https://doi.org/10.1002/cam4.4020)
- Diarrhea – ST25, ST36, CV04, CV08, CV12 (Wang J, Zou W. Recent Advances of HIV/AIDS Treatment with Traditional Chinese Medicine in China. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2010, 30(4): 305-308)
- Urinary Incontinence Stress Postpartum – BL31, BL32, BL33, BL34, CV08 (https://doi.org/10.13359/j.cnki.gzxbtcm.2022.10.021)
- Constipation Post-stroke – CV08 (https://doi.org/10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2017.03.0265)
- Postpartum Hemorrhage, Hemorrhage Post-cesarean – CV04, CV08 (https://doi.org/10.16252/j.cnki.issn1004-0501-2013.10.004)