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CV-11 Jianli (建里) — Inner Strengthening
Depth
00.5–1.5 cun3.0
Perpendicular insertion
Precautions
Deep insertion may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
Location (classical)
In the upper abdomen, on the anterior midline, 3 cun superior to the umbilicus.
How to find it (practical)
In supine decubitus, locate the point 1 cun above Xia Wan (CV-10), or 3 cun above the center of the umbilicus.
Anatomy
Linea alba. Innervated by the eighth intercostal nerve.
Needling
Perpendicular insertion, 0.5–1.5 cun.
Etymology
Jian (建), harmony; Li (里), inner. The point is located in the epigastric region and assists in the regulation of dysfunctions of the Wei (Stomach) and the Pi (Spleen).
CLASSICAL SOURCEJia Yi Jing
Clinical Relations
Adjacent Points on the Meridian