CV 20 — Huá Gài (华盖) — Magnificent Canopy
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1. Overview
CV 20 — Huá Gài (华盖) — is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai). Its English name, Magnificent Canopy, 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 20 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
1 cun below CV-21 Xuanji, level with the first intercostal space.
3. Actions
- Unbinds the chest
- Regulates Qi
- Descends Qi
4. Indications
- Dyspnea
- Wheezing
- Asthma
- Cough
- Rebellious Qi
- Dyspnea with inability to speak
- Pain and fullness of the chest and lateral costal region
- Difficult ingestion
- Bronchitis
5. Needling
Transverse insertion directed inferiorly or superiorly along the channel, 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 20 Huá Gài (Magnificent Canopy) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use CV 20 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Asthma, Cough. 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.
