REN-22 (Tian Tu) Celestial Chimney - Acupuncture point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

"The Kidneys rule the Strength and Will"

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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-22 (Tian Tu) Celestial Chimney

Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Meeting Point of the Conception and Yin Linking Vessels
Point of the Window of Heaven

Actions:

Descends rebellious Qi and alleviates cough and wheezing
Benefits the throat and voice

Indications:

Asthma, cough, sore throat, dry throat, hiccup, sudden hoarseness of the voice, difficulty in swallowing, goiter.

Location (CAM):

In the centre of the suprasternal fossa.

Location (AMOA):

On the midline, in the centre of the suprasternal fossa, 0.5 cun superior to the suprasternal notch.

Needling Method:

First puncture perpendicularly 0.2 inch and then insert the needle tip downward along the posterior aspect of the sternum 0.5-1.0 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