REN14 (Juque, “Great Palace”) is the Front-Mu of the Heart point of the Conception Vessel Meridian. It is located on the anterior midline of the upper abdomen, 6 cun superior to the umbilicus and 2 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle. Classically, it is located 1 cun inferior to the xiphoid process (Jiuwei, REN15). It calms the Heart and Spirit, regulates Heart Qi, transforms phlegm, descends rebellious Stomach Qi, and alleviates pain.
On the anterior midline of the upper abdomen, 6 cun superior to the umbilicus and 2 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle. Classically, it is located 1 cun inferior to the xiphoid process (Jiuwei, REN15).
Insert obliquely downwards 0.5 to 1.0 inch. Deep perpendicular insertion is not advised due to the risk of puncturing the liver or heart.
Calms the Heart and Spirit, regulates Heart Qi, transforms phlegm, descends rebellious Stomach Qi, and alleviates pain..
Abdominal fullness, sudden severe abdominal pain with sweating, chest fullness, chest pain, pain in the heart and abdomen, heart pain that radiates to the back, vexation of the heart, frequent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, acid regurgitation, rebellious Qi, shortness of breath, cough, inability to eat or drink, jaundice, fright and palpitations, poor memory, mania and raving, epilepsy, corpse-like syncope (shi jue), cholera, pregnancy complications where the fetus pushes upward against the heart causing distress, retained placenta, accumulation of cold in the five viscera, water in the chest, heart vexation from febrile disease, incessanttrance-like state, aversion to food..
As the Front-Mu point of the Heart, Juque is a primary point for disorders of the Heart and spirit, especially those involving phlegm or rebellious Qi. It is classically indicated for acute, severe conditions like chest pain, palpitations, mania, and syncope. Its proximity to the stomach also makes it effective for rebellious Stomach Qi, such as severe vomiting, hiccups, and acid reflux, particularly when these symptoms are accompanied by anxiety or other shen disturbances.
REN14 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN14 (Juque) is located on the anterior midline of the upper abdomen, 6 cun superior to the umbilicus and 2 cun inferior to the sternocostal angle. Classically, it is located 1 cun inferior to the xiphoid process (Jiuwei, REN15).
REN14 calms the Heart and Spirit, regulates Heart Qi, transforms phlegm, descends rebellious Stomach Qi, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include abdominal fullness, sudden severe abdominal pain with sweating, chest fullness, chest pain, pain in the heart and abdomen, heart pain that radiates to the back, vexation of the heart, frequent vomiting, difficulty swallowing, acid regurgitation, rebellious Qi, shortness of breath, cough, inability to eat or drink, jaundice, fright and palpitations, poor memory, mania and raving, epilepsy, corpse-like syncope (shi jue), cholera, pregnancy complications where the fetus pushes upward against the heart causing distress, retained placenta, accumulation of cold in the five viscera, water in the chest, heart vexation from febrile disease, incessanttrance-like state, aversion to food.
Insert obliquely downwards 0.5 to 1.0 inch. Deep perpendicular insertion is not advised due to the risk of puncturing the liver or heart. Caution: Deep needling is cautioned against. The Zhen Jiu Ju Ying notes that after needling Juque for a fetus pushing up against the heart, the fetus will descend and may have a needle mark on its body depending on its position (e.g., on the hand if it was 'clutching the heart').
REN14 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).