Ren Mai

Question 0

What are the basic functions of Ren?

Answer 0

• nourishes yin
• regulates the female genitals and the uterus
• influences the male genitals and the prostate
• regulates the life cycles
• circulates Qi in the lower jiao and uterus
• ensures the descending of lung Qi and accepting Qi by the kidneys
• promotes fluid metabolism
• activates San jiao
• controls fat tissue (gao) and membranes (huang)

Question 1

What are the body tissues associated with Ren?

Answer 1

Lungs, throat, chest, diaphragm, lower abdomen, medial aspect of lower extremities, outer can thus of the eyes.

Question 2

Point prescription for:

• chronic asthma
• allergic asthma

Answer 2

Chronic: LU7, KID6, Ren17
Allergic: LU7, KID6, Ren17, UB13, UB23

Question 3

Which front mu points lie on the Ren meridian?

Answer 3

Ren3: Bladder
Ren4: Small intestine
Ren5: San jiao
Ren12: Stomach
Ren14: Heart
Ren17: Pericardium

Question 4

What are gao and huang and what Ren points are they associated with?

Answer 4

Gao = fat/adipose tissue, Ren15: is the source of fat
= itchy abdomen shows a deficiency of fat tissue
= pain in skin of abdomen indicates an excess of fat tissue
Huang = membranes, superficial, and deep fascia, Ren6: is the source of membranes
= anchors, connects, and wraps organs

Question 5

Which points are good to nourish yin?

Answer 5

LU7, KID6, Ren3,4

Question 6

Which point tonifys yuan Qi?

Answer 6

Ren4

Question 7

Which points help circulate Qi in the lower jiao and uterus?

Answer 7

LU7, KID6, Ren6

Question 8

Ren treats what kind of female genital problems??

Answer 8

• puberty
• infertility
• pms
• pregnancy
• PCOS
• menopausal problems
• childbirth
• external/internal genital problems

Question 9

What is the difference when using Ren vs Chong for treating menstrual difficulties?

Answer 9

Ren is for Qi stagnation.

Chong is for blood disorders (stasis).

Question 10

What are the general indications to use the Ren meridian?

Answer 10

• symptoms around lower abdomen, due to stasis, involving blood and fluids
• pathogenic yin activity
• yin deficiency
• kidney or liver deficiency
• lung disorders
• gynaecology
• hernia, genital, urinary problems in men

Question 11

Qi easily accumulates in the abdomen. Which Ren points help to relieve this tension?

Answer 11

LU7, KID6, Ren6, Ren15