Ren / CV Flashcards
Ren1
Entry, General junction pt
between the anus & the root of the scrotum in males and between the anus & the posterior labial commissure in females
Rx: crossing point of the Du and Chong, benefits essence
Ren3
Front Mu of BL
on the anterior midline, 4 cun below the umbilicus
Rx: Front Mu of BL, regulates water in the BL for XU or XS conditions, treats XS in the lower jiao
Ren4
Front Mu of SI
on the anterior midline, 3 cun below umbilicus
Rx: tonifies whole body Yin & tonifies whole body Yang w/ moxa
Ren6
Dan Tien
on the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus
Rx: tonifies & raises whole body qi and yang, regulate qi in the lower jiao, good for prolapse
+Du20, ST36 for any organ prolapse
Ren7
on the anterior midline, 1 cun below the umbilicus
Rx: tonifies KI yin
+KI6, KI9, KI10
Ren8
in the center of the umbilicus
Rx: rescue the Yang (salt moxa) specifically for SP yang
Ren9
on the anterior midline, 1 cun above the umbilicus
Rx: regulates water & controls the water passages, treats edema, damp conditions and ascites
+TH4, BL22, BL39, SP6 for water regulation issues
Ren10
on the anterior midline, 2 cun above the umbilicus
Rx: lower opening of the stomach (pylorus). Used for vomiting d/t food stagnation
+ST36, Ren12, PC6, Ren11
Ren12
Front Mu of ST, Influential point of the Fu organs
on the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus
Rx: regulates qi in middle jiao for xs, xu, heat & cold
+ST36 for abdominal pain
+PC6, ST36 for epigastric pain
Ren13
on the anterior midline, 5 cun above the umbilicus
Rx: upper opening for the stomach (fundus). Used for vomiting or acid regurgitation
+ST36, PC6, Ren12
Ren14
Front Mu of HT
on the anterior midline of the abdomen, 6 cun above the umbilicus
Rx: treats palpitations and mental emotional symptoms
Ren15
Luo-Connecting of CV/Ren
on the anterior midline, 1 cun below the xiphosternal notch, locate the point in supine position with arms uplifted
Rx: tonifies and nourishes HT qi, calms the mind, treats pruritus of the abdominal skin
Ren17
Front Mu of PC, Influential point of Qi
on the anterior midline, at the level with the 4th intercostal space, midway between the nipples
Rx: influential point of qi, regulates qi in the chest, relaxes chest constriction, treats breast issues
+SI1, ST8 for breast issues
+PC6 for chest constriction
Ren22
in the center of the suprasternal fossa
Rx: benefits the throat, treats plum pit qi, calms asthma and stops cough
+LU11 for sore throat, asthma & cough
Ren23
above the Adam’s apple, in the depression of the upper border of the hyoid bone
Rx: treats aphasia and other speech issues
+HT5, Du15
