REN-21 (Xuan Ji) Jade Pivot - Acupuncture point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

"The Kidneys control inspiration and the grasping of Qi"

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Documents

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-21 (Xuan Ji) Jade Pivot

Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Actions:

Descends Stomach Qi and dispels food accumulation
Unbinds the chest and descends Lung Qi
Benefits the throat

Indications:

Pain in the chest, cough, asthma.

Location (CAM):

On the anterior midline, in the centre of the sternal manubrium, 1 cun below Tiantu (REN-22).

Location (AMOA):

On the midline of the manubrium of the sternum, midway between Huagai REN-20 and Tiantu REN-22.

Needling Method:

Puncture subcutaneously 0.3-0.5 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.

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