Ren Mai Flashcards

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What are the basic functions of Ren?

A
  • 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)
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What are the body tissues associated with Ren?

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

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Point prescription for:

  • chronic asthma
  • allergic asthma
A

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

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Which front mu points lie on the Ren meridian?

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Ren3: Bladder
Ren4: Small intestine
Ren5: San jiao
Ren12: Stomach
Ren14: Heart
Ren17: Pericardium
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What are gao and huang and what Ren points are they associated with?

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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

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Which points are good to nourish yin?

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LU7, KID6, Ren3,4

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Which point tonifys yuan Qi?

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Ren4

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

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LU7, KID6, Ren6

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Ren treats what kind of female genital problems??

A
  • puberty
  • infertility
  • pms
  • pregnancy
  • PCOS
  • menopausal problems
  • childbirth
  • external/internal genital problems
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What is the difference when using Ren vs Chong for treating menstrual difficulties?

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Ren is for Qi stagnation.

Chong is for blood disorders (stasis).

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What are the general indications to use the Ren meridian?

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

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LU7, KID6, Ren6, Ren15

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