Location
On the anterior midline 5 thumb widths above the umbilicus.
Cautions
Caution in pregnancy.
Indications
Conditions for which CV13 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Agitation HeartAgitation HeartBenefit Descend RebellionBenefit DigestionBenefit DigestionBenefit Regulate HeartBenefit Regulate QiBenefit Regulate StomachStomach RumblingStomach RumblingDescend RebellionDisease FebrileDisease FebrileTurmoil DisorderTurmoil DisorderAbdominal BloatingAbdominal BloatingEpilepsy WindEpilepsy WindEyesight / Vision DizzyDizzy VisionFibroids / Masses JiFibroids Masses JiFibroids / Masses JuFibroids Masses JuFright FullnessHeatJaundiceNauseaAbdominal PainAbdominal PainHeart Heat PainHeart Heat PainSpleen PainSpleen PainPalpitationsPhlegmQi Running PigletQi Running PigletReflux StomachReflux StomachRegulate HeartRegulate QiRegulate StomachUndigested Food in StoolUndigested Food in StoolSpontaneous SweatingSpontaneous SweatingDeficiency Taxation SyndromeDeficiency-taxation SyndromeVomitingVomiting BloodVomiting Blood
Protocols using CV13
- Cough, Nausea, Belching, Dyspepsia, Heartburn, Hoarseness, Epigastric Pain, Regurgitation, Dysphagia, Gerd – LI04, ST36, SP04, SP09, PC06, GB34, LV03, CV10, CV13 (doi:10.1186/s13063-016-1371-8 ↗)
- Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced – CV12, CV13 (doi:10.1186/s12906-016-1425-1 ↗)
- Ischemic Stroke, Constipation Post-stroke – ST25, ST36, PC06, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.1186/s13063-018-2750-0 ↗)
- Weight Loss, Anorexia, Inflammation Systemic, Cachexia Cancer, Muscle Wasting Sarcopenia, Cancer Gastrointestinal – LI04, LI11, ST25, ST36, SP04, SP06, SP07, HT07, KD06, PC06, LV03, CV12, CV13, GV20 (doi:10.1177/1534735418823269 ↗)
- Overweight, Obesity Simple, Bmi Elevated – LI04, LI11, ST21, ST24, ST25, ST26, ST27, ST28, ST32, ST34, ST36, ST37, ST39, ST40, ST44, SP04, SP06, SP09, SP14, SP15, SP16, BL20, BL21, TB06, GB26, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV07, CV09, CV10, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.1155/2020/2367610 ↗)
- Abdominal Distension, Gastrointestinal Dysfunction, Feeding Intolerance Enteral, Critical Illness – ST25, ST36, ST37, ST39, SP15, PC06, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20221172 ↗)
- Anxiety, Indigestion, Nausea, Heartburn, Early Satiety, Postprandial Fullness, Vomiting Cyclic – ST25, ST36, SP04, LV03, CV10, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.1097/MD.0000000000040830 ↗)
- Cough, Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Shortness Of Breath, Respiratory Dysfunction, Loss Of Appetite, Post-covid Rehabilitation – LU01, LU06, LU07, LU09, ST36, BL13, BL17, BL23, BL25, CV12, CV13, CV17, GV14 (doi:10.1016/j.imr.2020.100479 ↗)
- Epigastric Pain – ST36, SP04, BL20, BL21, PC06, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20240904-k0002 ↗)
- Anxiety, Depression, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome – ST25, ST36, BL10, PC06, GB20, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV13, GV16 (doi:10.16466/j.issn1005-5509.2025.09.009 ↗)
- Headache Tension-type Chronic – ST25, ST36, PC06, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2018.09.1003 ↗)
- Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced – LI04, ST21, ST24, ST25, ST34, ST36, SP15, PC06, CV04, CV06, CV08, CV09, CV10, CV11, CV12, CV13, CV14 (doi:10.13460/j.issn.1005-0957.2024.13.4027 ↗)
- Peptic Ulcer, Epigastric Pain – ST36, CV10, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.27119/d.cnki.ghezc.2023.000080 ↗)
- Gastrointestinal Dysfunction Postoperative, Abdominal Distension Postoperative – CV04, CV10, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.14033/j.cnki.cfmr.2011.29.015 ↗)
- Dysmenorrhea, Endometriosis, Ovarian Cysts, Infertility Female, Acne Hormonal – LI04, ST25, ST29, ST36, SP06, SP09, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL25, BL32, GB20, GB34, LV03, CV02, CV04, CV07, CV13, GV14, XH01A (doi:10.3889/oamjms.2018.379 ↗)
- Infertility Male, Sperm Motility Low, Sperm Quality Poor – LI04, ST25, ST29, ST36, SP06, SP09, BL18, BL19, BL20, BL21, BL25, BL32, GB20, GB34, LV03, CV02, CV04, CV07, CV13, GV14, XH01A (doi:10.3889/oamjms.2018.379 ↗)
- Vomiting, Nausea, Chemotherapy Nausea, Cancer Gastric, Spleen Stomach Cold Deficiency – CV08, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20241220-0001 ↗)
- Chemotherapy Nausea, Vomiting Chemotherapy-induced – ST21, ST25, ST36, PC06, CV04, CV06, CV08, CV10, CV11, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20230705-0001 ↗)
- Anxiety, Insomnia, Obesity Perimenopausal, Perimenopausal Syndrome – ST40, SP09, CV10, CV12, CV13 (doi:10.13703/j.0255-2930.20220526-0007 ↗)
- Cerebral Palsy, Motor Dysfunction, Posture Abnormalities – LI04, LI11, ST02, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP06, HT07, SI19, BL01, BL17, BL18, BL23, BL40, BL60, BL62, KD01, KD03, KD06, PC06, PC08, TB05, TB17, TB21, GB02, GB13, GB14, GB19, LV03, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV13, CV14, CV23, GV17, GV20, GV24 (Yu Hai-bo, Liu Yong-feng & Wu Li-xiong. Acupuncture Combined with Music Therapy for Treatment of 30 Cases of Cerebral Palsy. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 243-246)
- Abdominal Pain – LI04, ST34, ST36, SP04, GB21, LV03, CV12, CV13 (Efficacy Study of Acupuncture to Treat the Upper Abdominal Pain of Cancer Patients. ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01913574)
- Insomnia, Stroke – KD16, CV06, CV09, CV10, CV11, CV12, CV13 (Li Li-Jun. [On academic thought and clinical application of LI Yan-Fang's middle-warmer energy method].. Zhongguo zhen jiu = Chinese acupuncture & moxibustion, 2010)
- Hiccups, Cold Stomach, Cold Stomach – ST20, ST36, BL17, BL18, BL46, PC06, CV12, CV13 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Fire, Melancholia, Depression Qi, Hysteria, Neurosis, Depression Qi – TB06, GB34, GB43, LV02, CV13 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Spleen Deficiency, Stomach Deficiency, Morning Sickness, Spleen Deficiency, Stomach Deficiency, Morning Sickness – ST36, SP04, PC06, CV12, CV13 (sacredlotus.com ↗)
- Hiccups, Cold Stomach – ST20, ST36, BL17, BL18, BL46, PC06, CV12, CV13 (sacredlotus.com ↗)