Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
- Hui-Meeting Point of the Qi, Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels
- Front Mu of the Pericardium
Regulates Qi and unbinds the chestDescends rebellion of the Lung and Stomach Benefits gathering Qi Benefits the breasts and promotes lactation
Asthma, pain in the chest, fullness in the chest, palpitation, insufficient lactation, hiccup, difficulty in swallowing.
Regulates Gathering Qi
Where is REN-17 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 517): On the midline of the sternum, in a depression level with the junction of the fourth intercostal space and the sternum.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 239): On the anterior midline, at the level with the fourth intercostal space, midway between the nipples.
Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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