REN-12 (Zhong Wan) Central Venter - Acupuncture point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

"The Liver opens into the Eyes"

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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-12 (Zhong Wan) Central Venter

Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Hui-Meeting Point of the Fu, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Small Intestine, Sanjiao and Stomach Channels
Front Mu of the Stomach

Common and Key Uses:

Epigatric pain in the Stomach due to Qi Stagnation from any of the Seven Emotions

Actions:

Harmonizes the middle jiao and descends rebellion
Tonifies the Stomach and fortifies the Spleen
Regulates Qi and alleviates pain

Indications:

Stomachache, abdominal distention, borborygmus, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, indigestion, insomnia.

Location (CAM):

On the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus.

Location (AMOA):

On the midline of the abdomen, 4 cun above the umbilicus and midway between the umbilicus and the sternocostal angle.

Needling Method:

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.2 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