Ren Mai Flashcards
What are the basic functions of Ren?
- 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)
What are the body tissues associated with Ren?
Lungs, throat, chest, diaphragm, lower abdomen, medial aspect of lower extremities, outer can thus of the eyes.
Point prescription for:
- chronic asthma
- allergic asthma
Chronic: LU7, KID6, Ren17
Allergic: LU7, KID6, Ren17, UB13, UB23
Which front mu points lie on the Ren meridian?
Ren3: Bladder Ren4: Small intestine Ren5: San jiao Ren12: Stomach Ren14: Heart Ren17: Pericardium
What are gao and huang and what Ren points are they associated with?
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
Which points are good to nourish yin?
LU7, KID6, Ren3,4
Which point tonifys yuan Qi?
Ren4
Which points help circulate Qi in the lower jiao and uterus?
LU7, KID6, Ren6
Ren treats what kind of female genital problems??
- puberty
- infertility
- pms
- pregnancy
- PCOS
- menopausal problems
- childbirth
- external/internal genital problems
What is the difference when using Ren vs Chong for treating menstrual difficulties?
Ren is for Qi stagnation.
Chong is for blood disorders (stasis).
What are the general indications to use the Ren meridian?
- 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
Qi easily accumulates in the abdomen. Which Ren points help to relieve this tension?
LU7, KID6, Ren6, Ren15