REN-13 (Shang Wan) Upper Venter - Acupuncture point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

"Fright or Shock impacts the Kidneys and the Heart and scatters Qi"

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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-13 (Shang Wan) Upper Venter

Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Stomach and Small Intestine Channels

Actions:

Harmonizes the Stomach and regulates Qi
Descends rebellion and alleviates vomiting
Regulates the Heart

Indications:

Stomachache, abdominal distention, nausea, vomiting, epilepsy, insomnia.

Location (CAM):

On the anterior midline, 5 cun above the umbilicus.

Location (AMOA):

On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus and 3 cun below 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