Jianli (CV11)
Jianli (CV11), “Interior Strengthening”, is a point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel). It is point 11 of the 24 on the channel. Strengthens the Spleen, harmonises the Stomach and restores appetite.
Location
On the upper abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus, on the anterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Strengthens the Spleen, harmonises the Stomach and restores appetite.
Traditional indications
- Poor appetite
- Abdominal distension
- Vomiting
- Oedema
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- ST22 Guanmen (Stomach): Abdominal distension, Oedema, Poor appetite
- KI19 Yindu (Kidney): Abdominal distension, Vomiting
- ST19 Burong (Stomach): Poor appetite, Vomiting
- ST20 Chengman (Stomach): Abdominal distension, Vomiting
- ST21 Liangmen (Stomach): Abdominal distension, Poor appetite
- ST42 Chongyang (Stomach): Abdominal distension, Poor appetite
Point profile
- Code
- CV11
- Pinyin name
- Jiàn Lǐ
- Characters
- 建里
- Translation
- Interior Strengthening
- Meridian
- Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
- Topics
- Stomach, Digestion, Appetite
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
