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REN-1 Huiyin (Meeting of Yin) - the first point of the Ren Mai, for the lower orifices and resuscitation from drowning.
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Conception Vessel 2 (REN 2) Qu Gu — Curved Bone
REN-2 Qugu (Curved Bone) - benefits the bladder and genitals and regulates the lower burner.
Read More »Conception Vessel 3 (REN 3) Zhong Ji — Central Pole
REN-3 Zhongji (Central Pole) - the Front-Mu point of the Bladder, the principal point for the bladder and urination.
Read More »Conception Vessel 4 (REN 4) Guan Yuan — Origin Pass
REN-4 Guanyuan (Origin Pass) - the Front-Mu point of the Small Intestine and one of the most important points for tonifying the source qi, Kidney and the whole body.
Read More »Conception Vessel 5 (REN 5) Shi Men — Stone Gate
REN-5 Shimen (Stone Gate) - the Front-Mu point of the San Jiao, regulating water and the lower burner.
Read More »Conception Vessel 6 (REN 6) Qi Hai — Sea of Qi
REN-6 Qihai (Sea of Qi) - the principal point for tonifying qi and yang and rescuing collapse.
Read More »Conception Vessel 7 (REN 7) Yin Jiao — Yin Intersection
REN-7 Yinjiao (Yin Intersection) - regulates the lower burner and menstruation.
Read More »Conception Vessel 8 (REN 8) Shen Que — Spirit Gate Tower
REN-8 Shenque (Spirit Gate Tower) - at the navel; rescues collapse with moxa. Needling is forbidden.
Read More »Conception Vessel 9 (REN 9) Shui Fen — Water Divide
REN-9 Shuifen (Water Divide) - the principal point for oedema and water metabolism.
Read More »Conception Vessel 10 (REN 10) Xia Wan — Lower Venter
REN-10 Xiawan (Lower Venter) - harmonises the Stomach and promotes the descent of food.
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