Class One: Ren Mai Flashcards
Where does the Ren Meridian begin?
The Conception Vessel (Ren) starts from inside the lower abdomen and emerges from the perineum
What is the function of the Ren Mai?
Regulates Yin channels
Sea of Body Fluids
What are the major crossing points of the Ren Mai?
Stomach 1
Stomach 4
What are the most commonly used points of the Ren Mai?
Ren 3 Ren 4 Ren 6 Ren 12 Ren 17
Ren 1 / Hui Yin
Use:
Stagnation in the Lower Jiao
Nourishes Yin and essence
Empirical point for resuscitation due to drowning
Ren 3 / Zhongji
Use:
Any urination of Bladder problems
Treatment of damp heat
Ren 4 / Guan Yuan
Use:
Tonifies Yang, Qi, and Blood
Tonifies the Kidneys
Tonifies pre-natal substances; regulates the uterus
Calms the mind and roots the Hun
One of the best tonification points for the entire body
Ren 5 / Shimen
Use:
Can treat stone like masses
Transformation and the excretion of fluids in the lower burner
Opens water passages
Ren 6 / Qihai
Use:
Regulates Qi in the lower and middle Jiao
Tonifies Qi and Yang
Tonifies Kidney Qi and pre-heaven Qi
Used for treating abdominal pain
Ren 7 / Yin Jiao
Use:
Tonifies Kidney Yin
Nourishes Yin
Stimulates the lower Dan Tien
Regulates the uterus and clears heat
Ren 8 / Shenque
Use:
Nourishes the fetus Rescues Qi and Yang Tonifies Spleen Warms original Yang Moves gastrointestinal Qi
Used for cockscrow diarrhea, Kidney and Spleen Yang deficiency.
Ren 9 / Shuifen
Use:
Promotes transformation of fluids
Controls water passages
Transforms dampness, phlegm, and edema of the whole body
Ren 10 / Xiawan
Use:
Promotes descending of Stomach Qi
Relieves stagnation of food
Treats lower part of the Stomach (pylorus)
Mostly used for excess conditions
Ren 11 / Jianli
Use:
Promotes rotting and ripening in Stomach
Addresses stomachache
Ren 12 / Zhongwan
Use:
Tonifies Stomach and Spleen (post natal Qi)
Tonifies all Fu organs (influential point of Fu organs)
Treats all digestive problems (excess or deficient conditions)
Resolves damp
Regulates Qi in the Middle Jiao
Treats distention pain
Addresses insomnia due to excess in the Stomach
Treats the Center of the Stomach
Regulates the Middle Jiao
Ren 13 / Shangwan
Use:
Subdues rebellious Stomach Qi; used to treat nausea and vomiting Treats fundus (top portion of the Stomach) and Stomach pain
Ren 14 / Juque
Use:
Treats phlegm misting the heart
Clears Heart heat
Stabilizes Spirit
Addresses pain in the heart and chest
Used for treating mental disorders
Calms the mind
Subdues rebellious Qi
Treats difficulty swallowing
Ren 15 / Jiuwei
Use:
Source point of all Yin organs; nourishes Yin organs
Ren 16
Use:
Treats distention and fullness in the chest and intercostal region
Used to treat hiccup and nausea
Ren 17 / Tanzhong
Use:
Influences (tonifies and regulates) the Lungs and Heart
Important for Qi development and assists the Heart to pump blood
Facilitates dispersing and descending functions of Lungs
Resolves phlegm in the Upper Jiao
Releases emotions related to the Heart
Treats Lung heat
Used for insufficient lactation