REN11 (Jianli, “Establish the Interior”) is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel Meridian. It is located on the anterior midline of the abdomen, 3 cun superior to the umbilicus. It harmonizes the Stomach and intestines, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
On the anterior midline of the abdomen, 3 cun superior to the umbilicus.
Perpendicular insertion 1-2 cun.
Harmonizes the Stomach and intestines, regulates Qi, alleviates pain.
Abdominal pain, indigestion, vomiting, edema.
Ren11, 'Establish the Interior', primarily focuses on harmonizing the Stomach and intestines and regulating Qi in the middle Jiao. It is particularly useful for digestive disturbances such as abdominal distention, borborygmus, and indigestion, especially when there is a sense of stagnation. While similar to Ren10, it is often chosen when the emphasis is on establishing proper digestive function and alleviating discomfort.
REN11 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN11 (Jianli) is located on the anterior midline of the abdomen, 3 cun superior to the umbilicus.
REN11 harmonizes the Stomach and intestines, regulates Qi, alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, indigestion, vomiting, edema.
Perpendicular insertion 1-2 cun.
REN11 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).