CV 7 — Yīn Jiāo (阴交) — Yin Intersection
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1. Overview
CV 7 — Yīn Jiāo (阴交) — is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel (Ren Mai) meridian. Its English name, Yin Intersection, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used regularly in acupuncture practice 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, practising at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
On the anterior midline, 1 cun below the umbilicus.
3. Actions
- Regulates the uterus and the Ren Mai
- Meeting point of Ren Mai with the Kidney and Chong Mai
- Resolves Damp-Heat from the Lower Jiao
- Tonifies Kidney Qi
4. Indications
- Irregular menstruation and uterine disorders
- Oedema from Kidney Yang deficiency
- Lower abdominal pain
- Post-partum disorders
5. Needling
Perpendicular insertion 0.8–1.2 cun. Avoid during pregnancy.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of in a clinical sharps container immediately after treatment.
6. Clinical notes
CV 7 is the meeting point of the Ren Mai with the Kidney and Chong Mai channels. It bridges CV 6 (Sea of Qi) and CV 4 (Gate of Original Qi) and is used in gynaecological prescriptions targeting the Lower Jiao. Combined with CV 4 and ST 29 it forms a comprehensive lower abdominal prescription for uterine Cold and irregular menstruation.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use CV 7 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Fertility, Irregular menstrual cycle, Luteal phase defect. 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.
