CV 11 — Jiàn Lǐ (建里) — Strengthen the Interior
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1. Overview
CV 11 — Jiàn Lǐ (建里) — is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai). Its English name, Strengthen the Interior, 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 11 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
3 cun superior to the umbilicus, on the anterior midline.
3. Actions
- Regulates and strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Ying Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Regulates Qi
- Transforms Dampness
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Promotes the rotting and ripening of the Stomach
4. Indications
- Gastritis
- Ascites
- Abdominal pain and swelling
- Edema
- Vomiting
- Fullness and distention in the epigastrium
- Epigastric pain
- Generalized swelling of the body
- Pain in the Intestines
5. Needling
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 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 11 Jiàn Lǐ (Strengthen the Interior) is classified as: Meeting point with the REN, Stomach, Small Intestine, Liver and Spleen channels. These classifications inform how the point is used in clinical practice. The point is typically combined with other channel points to form a balanced prescription based on the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use CV 11 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions 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.
