REN-07 (Yin Jiao) Yin Intersection - Acupuncture point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

"Fear impacts the Kidneys and causes the Qi to descend"

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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-07 (Yin Jiao) Yin Intersection

Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Meeting Point of the Conception and Penetrating Vessels and the Kidney Channel

Actions:

Regulates menstruation
Benefits the lower abdomen and genital region

Indications:

Abdominal distention, edema, hernia, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, morbid leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae, postpartum hemorrhage, abdominal pain around the umbilicus.

Location (CAM):

On the anterior midline, 1 cun below the umbilicus.

Location (AMOA):

On the midline of the lower abdomen, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun superior to the pubic symphysis.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 inches. 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