REN-08, Shén Quē, 神阙, Spirit Gate
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| Categories |
| Empirical - moxa for Qi collapse |
| 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 |
| Moxa for severe yang deficiency, Qi collapse, excessive cold symptoms. |
| 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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