Shuifen (CV9)
Shuifen (CV9), “Water Divide”, is a point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel). It is point 9 of the 24 on the channel. Separates the clear from the turbid, drains oedema and stops diarrhoea.
Location
On the upper abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus, on the anterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Separates the clear from the turbid, drains oedema and stops diarrhoea.
Traditional indications
- Oedema
- Diarrhoea
- Abdominal distension
- Urinary retention
- Borborygmus
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.
- BL22 Sanjiaoshu (Bladder): Abdominal distension, Diarrhoea, Oedema
- SP17 Shidou (Spleen): Abdominal distension, Borborygmus, Oedema
- ST22 Guanmen (Stomach): Abdominal distension, Diarrhoea, Oedema
- GB25 Jingmen (Gallbladder): Abdominal distension, Diarrhoea, Oedema
- SP7 Lougu (Spleen): Abdominal distension, Borborygmus, Oedema
- BL39 Weiyang (Bladder): Oedema, Urinary retention
Point profile
- Code
- CV9
- Pinyin name
- Shuǐ Fēn
- Characters
- 水分
- Translation
- Water Divide
- Meridian
- Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
- Topics
- Oedema, Digestion, Urination
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.
