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Ren-15
  Location On the anterior midline, 1 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle or 7 cun superior to the umbilicus. How to find The distance between the sternocostal angle and the centre of the umbilicus is divided into 8 cun, which can vary considerably from the patient’s finger cun. Therefore, only proportional cun measurements should be applied here (helpful device: elastic tape ). From the sternocostal angle, measure 1 cun in an inferior direction and there locate Ren-15 on the anterior midline. It is often located directly below or, depending on individual anatomy, on the xiphoid process. Actions/Indications ● Regulates the Heart, calms the shen ● Descends counterflow lung and stomach Qi, unbinds the chest ● Regulates the luo-connecting vessel of the ren mai Special features Luo-connecting point of the ren mai. Important point for calming. | |
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