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Acupuncture "Ming Men is the root of the Original Qi (Yuan Qi)"  Bookmark and Share  
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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-17 (Shan Zhong) Chest Center

Previous PointNext Point  Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
  • Hui-Meeting Point of the Qi, Point of the Sea of Qi, Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Spleen, Kidney, Small Intestine and Sanjiao Channels
  • Front Mu of the Pericardium

Common and Key Uses:
  • Regulates Gathering Qi
Actions:
  • Regulates Qi and unbinds the chest
  • Descends rebellion of the Lung and Stomach
  • Benefits gathering Qi
  • Benefits the breasts and promotes lactation
Indications:
  • Asthma, pain in the chest, fullness in the chest, palpitation, insufficient lactation, hiccup, difficulty in swallowing.
Location (CAM):
  • On the anterior midline, at the level with the fourth intercostal space, midway between the nipples.
Location (AMOA):
  • On the midline of the sternum, in a depression level with the junction of the fourth intercostal space and the sternum.
Needling Method:
  • Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

References

Acupuncture

REN-17 (Shan Zhong) Ratings




 
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