The Ren Meridian (Ren Mai) originates from the center of the womb, with its main trunk running along the anterior midline, connecting with the fourteen primary meridians and the Du Meridian (Du Mai), intersecting at the Taiyin Lung Meridian (Taiyin Fei Jing). The associated organs include the womb (which encompasses the Dan Tian, lower jiao, liver, gallbladder, kidneys, and bladder), throat, lips, and eyes. The pathway of the Ren Meridian corresponds to the human reproductive system, emerging from the perineum and ascending along the midline of the abdomen and chest, closely related to women’s menstruation, pregnancy, and childbirth, serving as a guardian throughout a woman’s life.
Acupuncture Point Song
There are twenty-four acupuncture points on the Ren Meridian, starting from the perineum and Chengjiang (承浆),
Strengthening is the primary function, with segments divided, focusing on urinary and reproductive functions,
Take the point between the two yin (阴) at the perineum, from the pubic symphysis to the pubic bone,
Middle Jiao (Zhongji) and Guanyuan (关元) at Shimen (石门) point, each point spaced one cun apart,
Qihai (气海) is one and a half cun below the navel, Yin Jiao (阴交) is one cun below the navel,
Shenque (神阙) is at the center of the navel, with points above the navel spaced one cun apart,
Shuifen (水分) is at the lower abdomen and Jianli (建里), Zhongwan (中脘) and Shangwan (上脘) at the upper abdomen,
Jiuwei (鸠尾) is one cun below the xiphoid process, and the center of the chest is at the middle of the sternum,
Dan Zhong (膻中) is between the two breasts, Yutang (玉堂) and Zigong (紫宫) are at the upper chest,
One rib above is the Xuanji (璇玑) point, and the upper edge of the sternum is the Tiantu (天突) point,
Lianquan (廉泉) is below the jaw and above the hyoid bone, Chengjiang (承浆) is at the center below the lips.
Meridian Pathway
Womb (胞中) → Perineum (会阴) → Anterior midline (前正中线) → Anterior midline of the head (头前正中线) → Upper gums (上龈正中).
Indications for Treatment
Urogenital system disorders: irregular menstruation, nocturnal emissions, impotence, enuresis, and dysuria.
Digestive system disorders: abdominal pain, borborygmus, indigestion, vomiting, and diarrhea.
Respiratory system disorders: cough, asthma, and throat swelling.
Others: palpitations, insufficient lactation, and epilepsy.