CV 17 or Conception Vessel 17 is one of the vital acupressure points for heart that helps to alleviate anxiety, nervousness and palpitation of the heart. This point is termed the Sea of Tranquillity, and it is found in the middle of the breastbone, three thumb widths up from the lower edge of the bone. It can be activated by pressing the point firmly using the thumbs for 1 to 2 minutes while breathing deeply, slowly and evenly.
It helps to soothe chest tension, emotional imbalance, nervousness, anxiety, anguish, depression and hysteria. It also helps to treat Asthma, cough, and breast issues like insufficient lactation and Mastitis and sore throat.