Ren Meridian, Directing or Conception Vessel Flashcards
RN1 location and needling
At the perineum, midway between the anus and scrotum in men and the anus and posterior labial commissure in women.
Perpendicular 0.5 -1 cun
RN1 Indications
Regulates the anterior and posterior yin; drains damp heat; calms the spirit; promotes resuscitation and revives from drowning.
- Entry point
- Meeting point of Ren, Du and Chong Mai
- Ghost point
RN1 names
Huiyin
Meeting of Yin
RN2 location and needling
On the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun inferior to the umbilicus.
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
RN2 indications
Benefits urination; regulates the lower jiao; warms and invigorates the Kidneys
RN2 names
Qugu
Crooked Bone
RN3 location and needling
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the pubic symphyisis
Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
RN3 indications
Tonifying: Tonify Qi of BL and KI, nourish Jing and Yuan Qi; fortify kidneys.
Dispersing: Resolve damp and damp-heat; drains dampness and treats leucorrhea; benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation; dispels stagnation and benefits the lower jiao.
RN3 hats
- Front Mu point of the Bladder
* Meeting point of RN, SP, LV and KI
RN3 names
Zhongji
Centre Pole
RN4 location and needling
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 2 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
i) Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun
ii) Oblique inferior 1.0-1.5 cun
RN4 indications
Tonifying: Tonify all forms of Qi including Qi, Yang (with moxa), Blood, Yin, Jing, Yuan Qi, Kidney Yin and Yang, Wei Qi, Ying Qi. Root the Shen and Hun. Strengthen the uterus and regulate menstruation.
Dispersing: Subdue rebellious qi in Chong Mai. Regulate the small intestine qi; restore collapse; regulate LJ and benefit Bladder.
RN4 hats
- Front Mu of the SI
- Meeting point of Ren and Chong Mai
- Meeting point of RN, SP, LV and KI
RN4 names
Guanyuan
Gate of Origin
RN5 location and needling
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 2 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3 cun superior to the symphysis pubis.
Perpendicular 0.8-1.5
RN5 indications
Tonifying: Strengthen the Yuan Qi. tonify the Kidneys. Promote the transformation and excretion of fluids in LJ.
Dispersing: Open the water passages. Regulate LJ and Uterus. Regulate Qi of transformation of fluids.
RN5 hats
- Front Mu of SJ
RN5 names
Shimen
Stone Gate
RN6 location and needling
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 3.5 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.
Perpendicular 0.8-1.5
RN6 indications
Tonifying: Rescue collapse of Yang. Foster original qi (Yuan Qi). Tonify Qi and Yang. Tonify Kidneys.
Dispersing: Regulate qi and harmonize blood. Resolve damp.
RN6 names
Qihai
Sea of Qi
RN7 location and needling
On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.
Perpendicular 0.8-1.5
RN7 indications
Tonifying: Nourish Yin. Tonify Kidneys
Dispersing: Regulate menstruation, benefits lower abdomen and genitals. Resolve damp from the LJ.
RN7 names
Yinjiao
Yin Intersection
RN8 location and needling
In the centre of the umbilicus.
Needling is contraindicated. Normally treated by moxa or massage.
RN8 indications
Tonifying actions: Warms the yang and rescues collapse. Warms and harmonizes the intestines. Strengthen spleen and kidney yang. Tonify Yuan Qi. (Treats chronic or acute diarrhea from Cold)
RN8 names
Shenque
Spirit Gate
RN9 Location and needling
On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun superior to the umbilicus and 7 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle.
Perp 0.8-1.5
RN9 indications
Regulates the water passages and treats edema; harmonizes the intestines and dispels accumulation
RN9 names
Shuifen
Water Separation