REN-02 (Qu Gu) Curved Bone - Acupuncture point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

"The Lungs control the circulation of Qi in the Channels"

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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points

Channels

Lung Channel

Lg. Intestine Channel

Stomach Channel

Spleen Channel

Heart Channel

Small Intestine

Bladder Channel

Kidney Channel

Pericardium Channel

San Jiao Channel

Gall Bladder Channel

Liver Channel

Ren Mai
(Conception Vessel)

Du Mai
(Governing Vessel)

The Extra Points

Acu Point REN-02 (Qu Gu) Curved Bone

Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Liver Channel

Actions:

Benefits urination
Regulates the lower jiao
Warms and invigorates the Kidneys

Indications:

Retention and dribbling of urine, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, hernia.

Location (CAM):

On the midpoint of the upper border of the symphysis pubis.

Location (AMOA):

On the midline of the lower abdomen, at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the umbilicus.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Qugu (REN-02) to Shangwan (REN-13) of this meridian in pregnant women.

References

Acupuncture

11. Grasping the Wind (First Edition) - Andrew Ellis, Nigel Wiseman, Ken Boss

9. Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (Revised Edition) - Cheng Xinnong

8. A Manual of Acupuncture (First Edition) - Peter Deadman

10. Acupuncture: A Comprehensive Text (First Edition) - Shanghai College of TCM