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This point, (also called Renzhong), below the nose, is the principal point for restoring consciousness in collapse and a key empirical point for acute lumbar sprain.
Location
On the face, on the midline of the philtrum, at the junction of the upper third and lower two-thirds.
Anatomy
In the orbicularis oris; the superior labial artery and vein; the buccal branch of the facial nerve and the infraorbital nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Restores consciousness and opens the orifices (the chief resuscitation point)
- Calms the spirit and settles wind and epilepsy
- Benefits the lumbar spine (acute sprain)
- Benefits the face and nose
Indications
Loss of consciousness, collapse, shock, windstroke, epilepsy and mania, acute lumbar sprain, facial paralysis, and trismus.
Needling
0.3-0.5 cun, obliquely upward with strong stimulation; for resuscitation, strong manual pressure or needling.
Moxibustion Suitability
Moxibustion is generally not used.
Point Combinations
With PC-9 and the Jing-well points for resuscitation; needled alone with movement for acute lumbar sprain.
Classical Text References
A meeting point of the Du Mai with the Large Intestine and Stomach channels; the chief resuscitation point.
Cautions & Contraindications
Strong stimulation is painful; for resuscitation only as appropriate.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
