{
  "id": "CV16",
  "name": {
    "en": "Zhongting",
    "gloss": "Central Courtyard",
    "zh-Hant": "中庭",
    "zh-Hans": "中庭"
  },
  "channel": {
    "id": "CV",
    "order": 16,
    "of": 24
  },
  "location": {
    "text": "On the midline at the lower end of the breastbone, where the ribs meet, level with the fifth rib space."
  },
  "for": [
    "fullness of the chest and ribs",
    "trouble swallowing",
    "vomiting"
  ],
  "press": {
    "text": "Gentle, on the breastbone, about a minute.",
    "seconds": 60
  },
  "cautions": [],
  "source": "Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing, book 3",
  "url": "https://acupoints.com/en/points/cv16",
  "lastReviewed": "2026-08-24"
}