REN-08, Shén Quē, 神阙, Spirit Gate

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Location
Center of umbilicus
Needling
Type: Perpendicular    Depth:  0.1 to 0.2 cun, Prick to bleed
Description: Do not needle. Treat by moxa, cupping or massage.
Caution:
Notes
Energetics 1
Junction of middle jiao and lower jiao
Energetics 2
Digestive problems • Rescue yang Qi: coma, fainting • Balance Qi and blood: skin issues, hives • Reproductive issues • Lower jiao • Urinary problems
Energetics 3
THREADING: ST25 to ST29, ST28, REN6, REN8(Patient supine; puncture horizontally; indicated for lower abdominal digestive symptoms, urination dysfunction, menstruation dysfunction) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint]

 

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