REN-10, Xià Wǎn, 下脘, Lower Venter

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Meeting point of Ren and SP channel
Location
Midline • 2 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
LOWER CAVITY: affect lower portion of ST • Food stagnation (more excess): abdominal fullness, epigastric pain, nausea and vomiting after eating, lack of appetite, and undigested food in the stools.
Energetics 2
THREADING: Ren12 To Ren11, Ren10 ( Patient prone; puncture obliquely with about 30 degree angle; indicated for abdominal distension, chronic and acute gastritis, nausea, diarrhea)[Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint]
Energetics 3

 

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