REN-09, Shuǐ Fèn, 水分, Water Divide
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| Categories |
| Location |
| Midline • 1 Cun above umbilicus |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular Depth: 0.5 to 1 cun, 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun. |
| Caution: Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients. |
| Notes |
| Energetics 1 |
| Separate the clear and turbid water: edema, abdominal edema, urine retention |
| Energetics 2 |
| strongly transform fluids, edema |
| Energetics 3 |
| THREADING: ST24 to REN9 (Patient supine; puncture horizontally; abdominal distension, borborygmus, diarrhea, edema, retention of the urine) • SP15 to SP14, ST25, REN9(Patient supine; puncture horizontally; indicated for lower abdominal digestive symptoms) [Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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