# CV15 Jiuwei (Turtledove Tail) – Conception Vessel

鳩尾 · jiū wěi

Location: On the anterior midline 1 thumb width below xiphoid process, locate point with patient supine with arms raised.

Cautions: Caution; proximity to xiphoid process.

Canonical page: https://acuiq.com/points/cv15

## Indications

An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.

Benefit Descend Qi Lung, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Digestion, Benefit Regulate Heart, Calm Spirit Shen, Calm Spirit Shen, Cough, Coughing Blood, Coughing Blood, Qi Deficiency, Qi Deficiency, Descend Qi Lung, Disease Febrile, Disease Febrile, Psychological Disorder, Psychological Disorder, Psychological Mad Walking Disorder, Psychological Mad Walking Disorder, Psychological Singing Disorder, Psychological Singing Disorder, Shortness of Breath, Epilepsy Five Types, Epilepsy Five Types, Exhaustion Youths, Exhaustion Youths, Fright, Chest Fullness, Chest Fullness, Itchiness Skin Abdomen, Itchiness Skin Abdomen, Misophonia Aversion To People Talking, Misophonia Aversion To People Talking, Back Pain, Back Pain, Chest Pain, Chest Pain, Headache Eye Canthus Lateral Pain, Headache Eye Canthus Lateral Pain, Migraine, Headache One-sided Pain, Heart Pain, Heart Pain, Skin Abdomen Pain, Skin Abdomen Pain, Palpitations, Pharyngitis, Rectal Prolapse, Rectal Prolapse, Reflux Stomach, Reflux Stomach, Regulate Heart, Oppression Heart Sensation, Oppression Heart Sensation, Sexual Activity Excessive, Sexual Activity Excessive, Sighing Excessive, Sighing Excessive, Swollen Throat, Swollen Throat, Throat Rattling, Throat Rattling, Unbind Chest, Unbind Chest, Wheezing

## Most often selected alongside CV15

Sourced protocols in the index pairing each point with this one. Corpus frequency, not a combination to use.

- GV20 (100 Convergences) – 6 protocols
- SP06 (Three Yin Intersection) – 6 protocols
- LV03 (Great Surge) – 4 protocols
- ST36 (Leg Three Miles) – 4 protocols
- BL18 (Liver Shu Point) – 3 protocols
- CV06 (Sea Of Qi) – 3 protocols
- GV14 (Great Vertebra) – 3 protocols
- GV24 (Spirit Court) – 3 protocols

## Protocols using CV15

| Symptoms | Points | Course | Source | Kind | Caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anxiety, Immune Nk Cell Deficiency | LI04, LI11, ST36, SP06, HT03, HT05, SI03, BL60, KD06, PC06, TB05, GB34, GB43, LV02, CV03, CV04, CV06, CV15, GV20 | 10 days | doi:10.1093/ecam/nep236 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Stroke, Stroke Recovery, Stroke Sequelae, Pneumonia Stroke-associated, Infection Pulmonary, Postural Control Impaired, Diaphragm Dysfunction, Diaphragm Problems, Postural Control Problems | CV15 | 28 days | doi:10.13702/j.1000-0607.20240659 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Fatigue, Anxiety, Insomnia, Cognitive Impairment, Depression Major, Mood Dysphoric | LI04, ST08, SP06, BL13, BL17, BL19, BL42, BL46, BL48, KD01, LV03, CV06, CV12, CV15, GV20, XH03 | 84 days | doi:10.3389/fmed.2022.761419 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Depression, Acute Depressive Disorder | LI04, ST08, SP06, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV10, CV12, CV15, GV20, XH03 | – | doi:10.2147/NDT.S601078 | trial | Point selection reported in a published study. |
| Dizziness, Headache, Constipation, Depression, Insomnia, Forgetfulness, Palpitation, Dry Mouth, Chest Distress | ST25, ST36, ST37, ST40, SP03, SP06, BL18, KD03, PC06, LV02, LV03, LV14, CV15, GV14, GV20, GV24 | 42 days | Liu Lan-ying, Lu Qian, Wang Ling-ling. Influence of Electro-Acupuncture on the Side Effects of Fluoxetine on Depression Patients. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(4): 271-274 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dementia, Memory Loss, Cognitive Decline | ST36, SP06, HT07, BL09, BL18, BL23, GB08, GB20, CV15, GV14, GV20, GV24 | 30 days | DONG Yu-xiang et al. Electroacupuncture and point injection for senile dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-236 | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Dementia Senile | ST36, SP06, HT07, BL09, BL18, BL23, GB08, GB20, CV15, GV14, GV20, GV24, XH01A, XH01B, XH01C, XH01D, XH03, XH05 | 30 days | CHENG Hai-ying, CHENG Dong-qi. Progress in Research on Acupuncture Treatment of Senile Dementia. Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine, 2009, 29(3): 224-233. | text | Point selection recorded in a clinical text or case report. |
| Epilepsy, Seizure | ST40, PC05, LV03, CV15, GV26 | 7 days | sacredlotus.com | web | Point selection published on a website. Not peer-reviewed – check it before relying on it. |

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