REN10 (Xiawan, “Lower Epigastrium”) is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel Meridian. It is located on the anterior midline of the abdomen, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus and 6 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle. It harmonizes the Stomach and intestines, descends rebellious Qi, disperses food stagnation and accumulation, relieves abdominal pain.
On the anterior midline of the abdomen, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus and 6 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Deep insertion carries a risk of penetrating the peritoneal cavity.
Harmonizes the Stomach and intestines, descends rebellious Qi, disperses food stagnation and accumulation, relieves abdominal pain..
Abdominal pain, abdominal hardness, abdominal distention, food not transforming, lack of appetite, emaciation, borborygmus, undigested food in stool, red urine, hard masses in the abdomen , heart pain, vomiting, stomach cold, rebellious Qi moving upwards from the navel, indigestion, fullness of the stomach and abdomen, heart-mind vexation and fullness..
Xiawan is a key point for disorders of the lower stomach and small intestine, located anatomically near the pylorus. The classics emphasize its role in treating food stagnation, where food fails to move from the stomach into the intestines, leading to pain, fullness, and palpable masses. It is particularly effective for conditions of cold and accumulation in the middle jiao, helping to move stagnant food and qi downwards.
REN10 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN10 (Xiawan) is located on the anterior midline of the abdomen, 2 cun superior to the umbilicus and 6 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle.
REN10 harmonizes the Stomach and intestines, descends rebellious Qi, disperses food stagnation and accumulation, relieves abdominal pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, abdominal hardness, abdominal distention, food not transforming, lack of appetite, emaciation, borborygmus, undigested food in stool, red urine, hard masses in the abdomen , heart pain, vomiting, stomach cold, rebellious Qi moving upwards from the navel, indigestion, fullness of the stomach and abdomen, heart-mind vexation and fullness.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Deep insertion carries a risk of penetrating the peritoneal cavity.
REN10 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).