Lower Jiao Points

Question 1

Ren 2: QUGU Crooked Bone

Answer 1

At the mid-point of the superior edge of the pubic bone. Gently palpate down the centre of the abdomen until your fingers feel the bony ridge of the superior edge of the pubic bone at the location of Ren 2. When feeling for the edge of pubis be careful to identify bone and not be misled by the strong taut muscles that are in this area.

Question 2

Ren 3: ZHONGJI Middle Extremity

Answer 2

4 cun directly below the centre of the umbilicus.

Question 3

Ren 4: GUANYUAN Gate to the Yuan Qi

Answer 3

3 cun directly below the centre of the umbilicus.

Question 4

Ren 5: SHIMEN Stone Gate

Answer 4

2 cun directly below the centre of the umbilicus.

Question 5

Ren 6: QIHAI Sea of Qi

Answer 5

11/2 cun directly below the centre of the umbilicus.

Question 6

Ren 7: YINJIAO Yin Crossing

Answer 6

1 cun directly below the centre of the umbilicus.

Question 7

Ren 8: SHENQUE Shen Palace Gate

Answer 7

In the middle of the umbilicus.

Question 8

Kid 13: QIXUE Qi Hole

Answer 8

3 cun below Kid 16, 1/2 cun lateral to the mid-line, on a level with Ren 4.

Question 9

St 30: QICHONG Surging Qi

Answer 9

On the superior edge of the pubic bone, 2 cun lateral to the mid-line, level with Ren 2.

Question 10

St 29: GUILAI Returning

Answer 10

4 cun below St 25, 2 cun lateral to the mid-line, on a level with Ren 3.

Question 11

St 28: SHUIDAO Water Way

Answer 11

3 cun below St 25, 2 cun lateral to the mid-line, on a level with Ren 4