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CV12 · Conception Vessel

Zhongwan 中脘 · Zhōngwǎn

Zhongwan
Chest & bellyAvoid in pregnancy

The timed session needs a free sign-in.

Standard location

On the upper abdomen, on the midline, 4 cun above the navel.

How to find it

  1. 1Halfway between your navel and the bottom of your breastbone.

Technique

Rub gently clockwise with your palm for 1–2 minutes.

Traditionally used for

  • Bloating and indigestion
  • Poor appetite

Cautions

  • Avoid pressing the abdomen within an hour of a meal or during pregnancy; seek care for severe abdominal pain.

Used in these routines

General wellness education — not a substitute for a doctor or registered Chinese medicine practitioner.