Location
On the anterior midline at the level with 4th intercostal space, midway between nipples.
Cautions
Avoid deep needling; caution in cardiac conditions.
Indications
Conditions for which CV17 is listed as indicated. An indication list is a reference index, not a prescription – see the protocols below for sourced treatments.
Breast AbscessBreast AbscessAbscess LungAbscess LungAsthmaBenefit BreastsBenefit BreastsBenefit Descend Rebellion LungBenefit Descend Rebellion StomachBenefit DigestionBenefit DigestionBenefit Qi ZongBenefit Qi ZongBenefit Regulate QiConstriction OesophagusConstriction OesophagusCoughCough PusCough PusDescend Rebellion LungDescend Rebellion StomachBreast BloatingBreast BloatingBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsBreathing Shortness Of Breath ProblemsShortness of BreathChest FullnessChest FullnessDiaphragm FullnessDiaphragm FullnessGoiterLactation DeficiencyLactation DeficiencyObstruction ChestObstruction ChestOppression ChestOppression ChestOppression DiaphragmOppression DiaphragmArm PainArm PainBreast PainBreast PainChest PainChest PainHeart PainHeart PainShoulder PainShoulder PainRebellion QiRebellion QiRefluxRegulate QiSpeech ImpairmentSpeech ImpairmentBi Arthralgia Chest SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Chest SyndromeBi Arthralgia Wind SyndromeBi / Arthralgia Wind SyndromeThroat RattlingThroat RattlingUnbind ChestUnbind ChestLoss of ConsciousnessVomiting FoamVomiting FoamVomiting Saliva WateryVomiting Saliva WateryWheezing
Protocols using CV17
- Memory Impairment, Cognitive Decline, Dementia Alzheimer, Behavioral Symptoms – ST36, SP10, TB05, CV06, CV12, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-017-2064-x)
- Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum – ST18, GB21, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
- Palpitations, Arrhythmia, Atrial Fibrillation – ST36, SP06, SP10, HT07, BL15, PC04, PC06, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.3889/oamjms.2019.036)
- Hypogalactia, Breastfeeding Insufficiency, Lactation Postpartum – LU01, LI04, ST17, ST18, SP20, SI01, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, GB21, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13643-025-02773-8)
- Ischemic Stroke, Persistent Hiccups – ST36, BL17, PC06, CV12, CV17, CV22 (https://doi.org/10.3389/fneur.2026.1698913)
- Airway Hyperresponsiveness, Asthma Intermittent, Asthma Mild – LU01, LU05, LU07, LU09, LU11, LI04, LI06, LI20, ST13, ST25, ST36, ST40, ST44, SP03, SP06, SP09, SP10, HT03, HT05, HT07, SI03, BL13, BL17, BL18, BL20, BL21, BL23, KD03, KD06, KD08, KD27, PC06, TB05, TB15, GB03, GB34, GB40, GB41, LV02, LV03, LV08, LV13, CV04, CV06, CV09, CV17, CV21, GV04, GV13 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s13052-015-0155-1)
- Postpartum Insufficient Lactation – ST18, ST36, CV17 (王官丽代继红张代碧唐素华. 穴位艾灸促进产后泌乳的临床研究. 护理研究 ., 2017 [CNKI])
- Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum – LU01, LU02, ST13, ST14, ST16, ST18, ST36, SP06, SP10, CV12, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
- Lactation Insufficiency, Breastfeeding Postpartum – ST18, ST36, SP06, SI01, PC06, LV03, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.22038/ijp.2020.54458.4305)
- Hyperemesis Gravidarum, Nausea Pregnancy, Vomiting Pregnancy, Nausea And Vomiting Of Pregnancy – ST36, ST40, PC05, PC06, GB20, CV12, CV17, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1186/s12906-024-04656-2)
- Cough, Fever, Fatigue, Dyspnea, Covid-19 – LU01, BL13, CV17 (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.imr.2021.100796)
- Anxiety, Bloating, Abdominal Pain, Premenstrual Syndrome, Mood Irritability, Breast Tenderness, Depression Premenstrual – LI04, SP06, BL18, PC06, LV03, CV04, CV06, CV17, GV20 (https://doi.org/10.1155/2019/6246285)