REN19 (Zigong, “Purple Palace”) is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel Meridian. It is located on the anterior midline of the chest, at the level of the second intercostal space, midway between REN18 and REN20. It regulates Qi and descends rebellion in the chest, alleviates cough and asthma.
On the anterior midline of the chest, at the level of the second intercostal space, midway between REN18 and REN20.
Oblique insertion inferiorly 0.5-1 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax.
Regulates Qi and descends rebellion in the chest, alleviates cough and asthma.
Cough, asthma, chest pain, fullness in the chest.
Ren19, 'Purple Palace', shares similar functions with Ren18, primarily regulating Qi and descending rebellion in the chest. It is a valuable point for alleviating cough, asthma, and chest tightness, especially when there is a feeling of constriction or stagnation in the upper chest. It contributes to opening the chest and promoting the smooth flow of Qi in the respiratory system.
REN19 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN19 (Zigong) is located on the anterior midline of the chest, at the level of the second intercostal space, midway between REN18 and REN20.
REN19 regulates Qi and descends rebellion in the chest, alleviates cough and asthma. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, chest pain, fullness in the chest.
Oblique insertion inferiorly 0.5-1 cun. Caution: Pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
REN19 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).