Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
Warms the yang and rescues collapseWarms and harmonizes the intestines
Abdominal pain, borborygmus, flaccid type of apoplexy, prolapse of the rectum, unchecked diarrhea.
Where is REN-08 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 507): In the centre of the umbilicus.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 238): In the centre of the umbilicus.
Puncture is prohibited. Moxibustion is applicable.
Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Qugu (REN-02) to Shangwan (REN-13) of this meridian in pregnant women.
Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Qugu (REN-02) to Shangwan (REN-13) of this meridian in pregnant women.
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