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Acupuncture "The Kidneys store the Jing" 
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Channel Theory

Qi Circulation Times

Qi Circulation Path

Major Points


Channels
Lung

Large Intestine

Stomach

Spleen

Heart

Small Intestine

Bladder

Kidney

Pericardium

San Jiao

Gall Bladder

Liver

Ren Mai (Conception)

Du Mai (Governing)

Extra Points

REN-13 (Shang Wan) Upper Venter

 
Previous PointNext Point  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




A Manual of Acupuncture - Peter Deadman

One of the best Acupuncture resources written in the English language

The single point and body area illustrations alone make this book worth purchasing, not to mention the invaluable commentary and detailed research on points of the twelve primary meridians, the Conception and Governing vessels, as well as extra points.

This book is truly a treasure and definitive resource in the world of Acupuncture. No one wanting to become more serious about acupuncture should be without this book.

- T.Dehli