CV6 · Conception Vessel
Qihai 氣海 · Qìhǎi
Chest & belly
The timed session needs a free sign-in.
Standard location
On the lower abdomen, on the midline, 1.5 cun below the navel.
How to find it
- 1About two finger-widths directly below your navel.
Technique
Rest your palm here and rub clockwise for 1–2 minutes; a warm compress works too.
Traditionally used for
- Tiredness and low energy
- Feeling the cold
- Period discomfort
Cautions
- Traditionally avoided during pregnancy.
- 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.