Categories: point Location Indications

Chinese Medicine Ren Mai Acupuncture Meridian

Ren 1 – [intersection of Ren, Du, & Chong] reproductive problems, boosts KI,

regulates Ren & Chong

Location (huiyin): midway between the anus & scrotum

Ren 2 – [intersection of LR] warms Yang & KI, regulates menses, stops leukorrhea

Location (qugu): on the midline, at the upper border of the pubic symphysis, 5 cun below the umbilicus.

Ren 3 – [Alarm-Mu of BL, intersection of LR KI SP] BL problems (w/ BL 60), regulates LR, warms KI, irregular menses

Location (zhongji): 1 cun superior to qugu

Ren 4 – [Alarm-Mu of SI, intersection of LR KI SP] stongly tonifying, strengthens & warms KI, returns Yang,

warm & regulate LR, Cold/Damp, separates clear & turbid, regulates Yuan Qi, dispels pathogens, boosts immune system

& overall health, reproductive & BL problems, ↓ Wind strike, (w/ ST 36 very strong tonify)

Location (guanyuan): 1 cun above zhongji

Ren 5 – [Alarm Mu of SJ] warm KI & Yang, regulates menses, water metabolism

Location (shimen): 2 cun below the umbilicus.

Ren 6 – tonify Qi & Yang, drain, harmonize Ying-Xue, menstrual disorders, warm low Jiao, turbid Damp, diarrhea & constipation.

Location (qihai): 1.5 cun below umbilicus.

Ren 7 – [intersection of Ren, & Chong] warm/tonify KI Yang, regulates menses & blood

Location (yinjiao): 1 cun below umbilicus.

Ren 8 – Moxa only, warm Yuan Yang, open portals, moves GI Qi, Cold/Damp, ↓ Wind strike, incessant diarrhea.

Location (shenque): in the center of the umbilicus.

Ren 9 – water retention, moves SP, edema, borborygmi

Location (shuifen): 1 cun superior to the umbilicus.

Ren 10 – digestion

Location (xiawan): 2 cun above the umbilicus.

Ren 12 – [Alarm Mu ST, Hui-influential of 6 Fu] tonify &/or drain SP ST (damp, rebel ST Qi), digestion, calm spirit

Location (zhongwan): 4 cun superior to the umbilicus, halfway between the umbilicus & the sternocostal angle.

Ren 13 – emotions causing digestive problems (calm spirit), Phlegm

Location (shangwan): 3 cun below sternocostal angle.

Ren 14 – [Alarm Mu of HT] clear HT, stabilize spirit, phlegm in chest, cardiothoracic pain, esophageal constriction, palpitation,

insomnia, depression

Location (juque): 2 cun below the sternocostal angle.

Ren 15 – [connect to abdomen] loosen chest (phlegm), rebel LU ST Qi, cardiothoracic pain, calm spirit

Location (jiuwei): 1 cun below sternocostal angle.

Ren 17 – [Alarm Mu of PC, Qi Hui-influential] regulate Qi of whole body, hiccup, promotes lactation

Location (tanzhong): between the nipples, level with the 4^th intercostals space.

Ren 22 – loss of voice, hiccup, clear LU & pharynx (cough, sore throat, dyspnea)

Location (tiantu): above the suprasternal notch in the suprasternal fossa.

Ren 23 – clears Fire, throat & phlegm, problems with tongue (speaking, swallowing, drooling, swelling, stiffness) stroke

Location (lianquan): on the anterior midline of the neck, in the depression above the hyoid bone.

Ren 24 – [Ghost points] wind, Bell’s paulsy (wryness of face), dental pain/swelling, mania/withdrawal

Location (chengjiang): above the chin in the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove.

Lorna McFadden, DCH

I have been a certified dental assistant for the past 16 years. Over that time I have been interested in many of the healing arts. In 1993, I became a reflexologist and continued to study other forms of alternative health. My passion for Homeopathy began when I was treated by a homeopath in 1998. I really resonated with the philosophy and treatment of homeopathy. Only after a few consultations I knew I had to become involved and help heal others. With restored health and a great deal of energy, I am driven to study this wonderful healing art. I have successfully completed the first milestone in my homeopathic career by graduating from the Vancouver Homeopathic Academy. I hope to write my Certification of Classical Homeopathy in the next few years. I am a member of the West Coast Homeopathic Society and regularly attend study sessions to stay updated and educated. I also attend local trade shows and educate the public on Homeopathy. I am recently married and reside in Langley with two cats and a golden retriever named Montana. My animals are wonderful homeopathic patients.