REN-24 (Cheng Jiang) Suace Recepticle - Acupuncture point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

"The Kidneys control the two lower orifices"

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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-24 (Cheng Jiang) Suace Recepticle

Acupuncture Points on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)

Meeting Point of the Conception Vessel with the Governing Vessel and the Large Intestine and Stomach Channels
Sun Si-miao Ghost Point

Actions:

Extinguishes wind and benefits the face
Regulates the Conception vessel

Indications:

Facial puffiness, swelling of the gums, toothache, salivation, mental disorders, deviation of the eyes and mouth.

Location (CAM):

In the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove.

Location (AMOA):

Above the chin, in the depression in the centre of the mentolabial groove.

Needling Method:

Puncture obliquely upward 0.2-0.3 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