{
  "id": "CV17",
  "name": {
    "en": "Danzhong",
    "gloss": "Chest Centre",
    "zh-Hant": "膻中",
    "zh-Hans": "膻中"
  },
  "channel": {
    "id": "CV",
    "order": 17,
    "of": 24
  },
  "location": {
    "text": "On the breastbone, level with the fourth rib space; in men, midway between the nipples."
  },
  "for": [
    "chest tightness",
    "palpitations",
    "cough"
  ],
  "press": {
    "text": "Gentle, on the breastbone, about a minute.",
    "seconds": 60
  },
  "cautions": [],
  "source": "Zhenjiu Jiayi Jing, book 3",
  "url": "https://acupoints.com/en/points/cv17",
  "lastReviewed": "2026-08-24"
}