CV 2 — Qū Gǔ (曲骨) — Curved Bone
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1. Overview
CV 2 — Qū Gǔ (曲骨) — is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai). Its English name, Curved Bone, 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 2 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the navel.
3. Actions
- Benefits urination
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
- Warms and invigorates the Kidneys
4. Indications
- Dribbling of urine
- Hesitant flow of urine
- Difficult urination
- Retention of urine due to fetal pressure
- Enuresis
- The five types of painful urinary dysfunction
- Red and white leukorrhea
- Irregular menstruation
- Dysmenorrhea
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 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 2 Qū Gǔ (Curved Bone) is classified as: Meeting point with the Liver channel. 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 2 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Dysmenorrhea. 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.
