CV 19 — Zǐ Gōng (紫宫) — Purple Palace
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1. Overview
CV 19 — Zǐ Gōng (紫宫) — is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai). Its English name, Purple Palace, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use CV 19 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1.6 cun above CV-17 Shanzhong level with the second intercostal space.
3. Actions
- Unbinds the chest
- Regulates Qi
- Descends Qi
4. Indications
- Pain of the chest
- Pain of the sternum
- Cough
- Hemoptysis
- Saliva like white glue
- Asthma
- Mastitis
- Vomiting
- Rebellious Qi
5. Needling
Transverse insertion directed superiorly or inferiorly along the channel, 0.5-1 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
CV 19 Zǐ Gōng (Purple Palace) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use CV 19 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Cough, Asthma. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
