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The Conception vessel

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JIANLI REN-11
Strengthen the Interior
LOCATION
On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the
umbilicus and 5 cun below the sternocostal angle.
LOCATION NOTE
See How to Locate the Sternocostal Angle.
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun.
Caution: in thin patients deep needling may penetrate the
peritoneal cavity.
ACTIONS
Harmonises the middle jiao and regulates qi
INDICATIONS
Abdominal distention, pain of the intestines, vomit-
ing, no pleasure in eating, sudden turmoil disorder,
Heart pain, oedema of the body.
COMBINATIONS
Oppression of the chest: Jianli REN-11 and Neiguan
P-6 (One Hundred Symptoms).
Oedema of the abdomen with drum-like distention:
Jianli REN-11 (reduce) and Shuifen REN-9 (Secrets of
the Celestial Star).
Jianli REN-11
sternocostal angle
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Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
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Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
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Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
Next Point Previous Point
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Combinations Index
Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
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Points Index General Index Indications Index Point Names Index Glossary
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CONTENTS
Lung
L. Intestine
Stomach
Spleen
Heart
S. Intestine
Bladder
Kidney
Pericardium
Sanjiao
Gall Bladder
Liver
Conception
Governing
Extra Points
See Notes

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