REN-04, Guān Yuán, 关元, Origin Pass

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Categories
SI Front Mu Point • Meeting point of Ren, SP, LV, KD channel
Location
Midline • 3 cun below umbilicus
Needling
Type: Perpendicular    Depth:  0.5 to 1 cun
Description: Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1 cun.
Caution: CC: pregnancy. Deep insertion will penetrate a full bladder. Empty bladder prior to needling.
Notes
Energetics 1
Tonify original qi, tonify KD yang, nourish essence and KD yin • Rescue yang Qi: coma, fainting • Raise clear Yang Qi: prolapse of internal organs • Warms and strengthen Spleen
Energetics 2
Urinary issues • Abdominal pain • Reproductive problems
Energetics 3
Blood deficiency - controls bone marrow and strengthens Spleen and original Qi to increase blood production

 

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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