1. Where does the Ren (Conception) channel arise, and where does it emerge?

2. How many points are on the Ren channel?

3. Where does the Ren Channel end?

1. The Ren Channel arises in the uterus in females and the lower abdomen in males, and emerges at Huiyin Ren-1 at the perineum.

2. There are 24 points total on the Ren Channel.  The last point Chengjiang (Ren 24) is located above the chin in the depression in the center of the mentolabial groove.

3. From Chengjiang (Ren-24), the channel winds around the mouth, and terminates below the eye at Chengqi ST-1

What is the Luo point of the Ren Channel?

6 Front mu points are located on the Ren channel, including:

*Zhongji, Ren 3. Front mu of the UB

*Guanyuan, Ren 4, front mu of the Small Intestine

*Shimen Ren 5, Front mu of the San Jiao

*Zhongwan, Ren 12, Front mu of the Stomach

*Juque, Ren 14, Front mu of the Heart

*Shanzhong, Ren 17, Front mu of the Pericardium.

1. Where is Huiyin (Meeting of Yin) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3.  Any Contraindications?

1. Huiyin (Ren 1) is located between the anus and the root of scrotum in males and between the anus and the posterior labial commissure in females.

2.  Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

3. Yes, Contraindicated during pregnancy!

1. What are Deadman's actions for Huiyin (Ren 1)?

2. What are CAM's indications for Huiyin?

1. Deadman's actions for Huiyin (Ren 1) include:

*Regulates the anterior and posterior yin

*Drains damp heat

*Calms the spirit

*Promotes resuscitation and revives from drowning

2. CAM's indications for Huiyin include:

Vaginitis, retention of urine, hemorrhoids, nocturnal emission, enuresis, irregular menstruation, mental disorders.

1. Where is Qugu (Curved Bone) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3. Any cautions?

1. Qugu is located on the midpoint of the upper border of the symphysis pubis.

2. Perpendicular insertion 0.5-1 cun

3.  Deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment.

The following points are level with the superior border of the pubic symphysis (AKA, REN 2), from medial to lateral

Center:           Ren 2

0.5 cun:    Kidney 11

2 cun:    Stomach 30

3.5 cun:    Spleen 12

1. What are Deadman's actions for Qugu (Ren 2)?

2. What are CAM's indications for Qugu?

1. Deadman's actions for Qugu (Ren 2) include:

*Benefits urination

*Regulates the lower jiao

*Warms and Invigorates the Kidneys

2.  CAM's indications for Qugu include:

Retention and dribbling of urine, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, morbid leukorrhea, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, hernia.

1. Where is Zhongji (Middle Pole) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3. Any cautions?

1. Zhongji (Ren 3) is located on the anterior midline 4 cun below the umbilicus

2.  Perpendicular, 0.5- 1 cun

3.  Yes!  Deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment.

Starting from the center line all of these points are 4 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 1 cun superior to the pubic symphysis:

Center:                      Zhongji (Ren 3)

0.5 cun:                        Dahe (Kid 12)

2 cun:                           Guilai (ST 29)

           3 cun:     Extra Point Zi Gong (Palace of the Child)

1. What are Deadman's actions for Zhongji (Middle Pole)?

2. What are CAM's indications for Zhongji?

1. Deadman's actions for Zhongji (Ren 3) include:

*Benefits the Bladder, regulates qi transformation and drains damp-heat

*Drans dampness and treats leukorrhea

*Benefits the uterus and regulates menstruation

*Dispels stagnation and benefits the lower jiao

*Fortifies the Kidneys

2. CAM's indications for Zhongji (Ren 3) include:

Enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, frequency of urination, retention of urine, pain in the lower abdomen, prolapse of the uterus, vaginitis.

1. Where is Guanyuan (Gate of Origin) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3.  Any cautions?

1. Guanyuan (Ren 4) is located on on the anterior midline, 3 cun below the umbilicus.

2. Perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun

3. Yes. Deep insertion may penetrate a full bladder which should therefore be emptied before treatment.

Center:       Guanyuan (Ren 4)

0.5 cun             Qixue (Kid 13)

2 cun:          Shuidao (ST 28)

1. What are Deadman's actions for Guanyuan (Gate of Origin)?

2. What are CAM's indications for Guanyuan?

1. Deadman's actions for Guanyuan (Ren 4) include:

Fortifies the original qi and benefits essence

*Tonifies and nourishes the Kidneys

*Warms and fortifies the Spleen

*Benefits the uterus and assists conception

*Regulates the lower jiao and benefits the Bladder

*Regulates Small Intestine qi (principle point for Small Intestine qi pain (twisting pain referring to genitals)

*Restores collapse

2. CAM's indications for Guanyuan (REN 4) include:

Enuresis, nocturnal emission, frequency of urination, retention of urine, herbia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage, lower abdominal pain, indigestion, diarrhea, prolapse of the recturm, flaccid type of apoplexy (stroke)

Qugu - Ren 2

Zhongji - Ren 3

Guanyuan - Ren 4

1. Where is Shimen (Stone Gate) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3. Any Cautions?

1. Shimen (Ren 5) is located on the anterior midline, 2 cun below the umbilicus

2.  Perpendicularly, 0.5-1 cun

3.  Yes, Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.

From the center line lateral, 3 cun superior to Ren 2

Center:       Shimen, Ren 5

0.5 cun:      Siman, Kidney 14

2 cun:            Daju, ST 27

1. What are Deadman's actions for Shimen (Stone Gate)?

2.  What are CAM's indications for Shimen?

1. Deadman's actions for Shimen (Ren 5) include:

*Moves and benefits the water passages

Regulates qi and alleviates pain

Regulates the uterus

2.  CAM's indications for Shimen include:

Abdominal pain, diarrhea, edema, hernia, anuria, enuresis, amenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, uterine bleeding, postpartum hemorrhage.

1.  Where is Qihai (Sea of Qi) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3.  Any cautions?

1. Qihai (REN 6) is located on the anterior midline, 1.5 cun below the umbilicus.

2.  Perpendicular, 0.8 - 1.2 cun

3.  Yes, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.

1. What are Deadman's actions for Qihai (Sea of Qi)?

2. What are CAM's indications for Qihai?

1.  Deadman's actions for Qihai (Ren 6) include:

* Fosters original qi

*Tonifies qi

*Tonifies the Kidneys and fortifies yang

*Rescues collapse of yang

*Regulates qi and harmonizes blood

2. CAM's indications for Qihai include:

Abdominal pain, enuresis, nocturnal emission, impotence, hernia, edema, diarrhea, dysentery, uterine bleeding, irregular menstruation, dysmenorrhea, amenorrhea, morbid leukorrhea, postpartum hemorrhage, constipation, flaccid type of apoplexy, asthma.

1. Where is Yinjiao (Yin Intersection) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3.  Any cautions?

1.  Yinjiao (Ren 7) is located on the anterior midline, 1 cun below the umbilicus.

2.  Perpendicular 0.8-1.2 cun

3.  Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity

What channels intersect at Yinjiao (Yin Intersection)?

1. What are Deadman's actions for Yinjiao (Yin Intersection)?

2. What are CAM's indications for Yinjiao?

1. Deadman's actions for Yinjiao (Ren 7) include:

*Regulates menstruation

*Benefits the lower abdomen and genital region

2. CAM's indications for Yinjiao (Ren 7)include:

Abdominal distention, edema, hernia, irregular menstruation, uterine bleeding, morbid leukorrhea, pruritis vulvae, postpartum hemorrhage, abdominal pain around the umbilicus.

Remember! These points and their relation to blood disorders may have something to do with the fact that this point is the intersection of the Ren, Kidney, AND CHONG MAI!  All 3 have a close relationship with blood

1. Where is Shenque (Spirit Gateway) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3. Any contraindicaitons?

1. Shenque (Ren 8) is located in the center of the umbilicus.

2. Trick question, DO NOT NEEDLE THIS POINT

3.  YES, this point is contraindicated for acupuncture. It can only be treated with moxa!!!!!

1. What are Deadman's actions for Shenque (Spirit Gateway)?

2.  What are CAM's indications for Shenque?

1. Deadman's actions for Shenque (Ren 8) include:

* Warms the yang and rescues collapse (note, remember, you can moxa this point with Ren 4 and Ren 6 also to restore yang from collapse, although you would probably need other techniques and points as well).

* Warms and harmonizes the intestines.

2. CAM's indications for Shenque (Ren 8) include:

Abdominal pain, borborygmus, flaccid type of apoplexy, prolapse of the rectum, unchecked diarrhea.

1. Where is Shuifen (Ren-9) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3. Any cautions?

1. Shuifen (Ren 9) is located on the anterior midline, 1 cun above the umbilicus

2.  Perpendicular 0.5-1 cun

3.  In cases of water illness, just use moxa.  Otherwise, deep needling in thin patients might penetrate the peritoneal cavity.

1. What are Deadman's actions for Shuifen (Water Separation)?

2.  What are CAM's indications for Shuifen?

1. Deadman's actions for Shuifen (Ren 9) include:

*Regulates the water passages and treats edema

*Harmonises the intestines and dispels accumulation

2. CAM's indications for Shuifen (Ren 9) include:

Abdominal pain, borborygmus, edema, retention of the urine, diarrhea.

1. Where is Xiawan (Lower Cavity) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3. Any Cautions?

1. Xiawan (Ren 10) is located on the anterior midline, 2 cun above the umbilicus

2.  Perpendicular 0.5-1.2 cun

3.  Yes, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients.  Moxa is CI in pregnancy in this point.

1. What are Deadman's actions for Xiawan (lower cavity)?

2. What are CAM's indications for Xiawan?

1.  Deadman's actions for Xiawan (Ren 10) include:

*Harmonises the Stomach and regulates qi

*Dispels food stagnation

2. CAM's indications for Xiawan (Ren 10) include:

Epigastric pain, abdominal pain, borborygmus, indigestion, vomiting, diarrhea.

1. Where is Jianli (Strengthen the interior) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3. Any cautions?

1. Jianli (Ren 11) is located on the anterior midline, 3 cun above the umbilicus.

2.  Perpendicular 0.5-1.2 cun

3. Yes. Deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity in thin patients.

1. What are Deadman's actions for Jianli (Strengthen the Interior)?

2. What are CAM's indications for Jianli?

1. Deadman's actions for Jianli (Ren 11) include:

*Harmonises middle jiao and regulates qi

2. CAM's indications for Jianli (Ren 11) include:

Stomachache, vomiting, abdominal distention, borborygmus, edema, anorexia.

1.  Where is Zhongwan (Middle Cavity) located?

2. What is its insertion depth and angle?

3. Any Cautions?

1. Zhongwan (Ren 12) is located on the anterior midline, 4 cun above the umbilicus

2.  Perpendicular, 0.5-1.2 cun

3. Yes, deep needling in thin patients may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.

1. What are Deadman's actions for Zhongwan (middle cavity)?

2. What are CAM's indications for Zhongwan?

1. Deadman's actions for Zhongwan (Ren 12) include:

*Harmonises the middle jiao and descends rebellion

*Tonifies the Stomach and fortifies the Spleen

*Regulates qi and alleviates pain.

2. CAM's indications for Zhongwan include:

Stomachache, abdominal distention, borborygmus, nausea, vomiting, acid regurgitation, diarrhea, dysentery, jaundice, indigestion, insomnia.