Conception Vessel

Sea of Yin

©2002 David R. LoPriore Shihan/Illustration by James Gauld

The Conception Vessel originates from the uterus (or deep in the lower abdomen for men) and emerges at the perineum. It runs anteriorly to the pubic region and all the way up to the throat along the midline of the body. From the throat it ascends to curve around the lips and up to the eyes to meet the Stomach Meridian at ST-1.

Major Points: CV-3: Utmost Middle, Central Pole, Middle Extremity,

Middle Summit CV-4: First Gate, Origin Pass/Gate, Gate to the

Original Qi CV-6: Sea of Qi, Sea of Vital Energy CV-8: Spirit Deficiency, Spirit Gate, Mind Palace,

Middle of the Navel CV-10: Lower Duct, Lower Venter, Lower Epigastrum,

Lower Cavity

CV-12: Middle Duct, Central Venter, Middle of Epigastrum, Middle Cavity

CV-15: Turtledove Tail CV-14: Great Deficiency, Great Tower Gate, Great

Palace, Great Gateway CV-17: Within the Breast, Center of Chest CV-23: Angle Spring, Ridge/Corner Spring CV-24: Receiving Fluid, Saliva/Sauce

Receiver/Receptacle, Container of Fluids