REN2 (Qugu, “Qugu”) is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel Meridian. It is located on the anterior midline, in the depression at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, at the pubic hairline. It warms the Lower Jiao, regulates urination, benefits the uterus and genital system, dispels cold and dampness.
On the anterior midline, in the depression at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, at the pubic hairline.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun, or oblique-inferior insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Note: The bladder should be empty before needling to avoid puncture.
Warms the Lower Jiao, regulates urination, benefits the uterus and genital system, dispels cold and dampness.
Red and white vaginal discharge, aversion to sexual intercourse, pain and dryness in the vagina, lower abdominal hardness, urinary retention, difficult or dribbling urination, seminal emission, deficiency and exhaustion of the five zang organs, bladder distention, hernia, lower abdominal pain, water swelling, epilepsy.
Qugu is a primary local point for a wide range of genitourinary disorders in both men and women. It is particularly effective for urinary issues like retention and dribbling, as well as reproductive problems such as vaginal discharge and seminal emission. Its function in warming the lower jiao makes it suitable for conditions arising from cold and deficiency in the region.
Classical text; the translation was prepared with AI and is not clinical advice.
《針灸甲乙經》 Zhēnjiǔ Jiǎyǐ Jīng — Systematic Classic of Acupuncture & Moxibustion, c. 256–282 · 卷03 · Source: Wikisource ↗
曲骨，在橫骨上、中極下一寸，毛際陷者中，動脈應手，任脈、足厥陰之會，刺入一寸五分，留七呼，灸三壯According to this text, REN2 lies above the pubic bone, 1 cun below Zhongji, in the depression at the hairline where a pulse is felt, and is a meeting of the Ren vessel and foot Jueyin; it is needled 1.5 cun, retained seven breaths, with 3 moxa cones.
《備急千金要方》 Bèijí Qiānjīn Yàofāng — Essential Prescriptions Worth a Thousand Gold for Emergencies, c. 650 · 第三十 · Source: Wikisource ↗
小便閉，刺屈骨，入一寸半，灸三壯，在中極下一寸The text records that for retention of urine (among other complaints), REN2 (written Qugu with a variant character) was needled 1.5 cun with 3 moxa cones, and that it lies 1 cun below Zhongji.
《奇經八脈考》 Qíjīng Bāmài Kǎo — Exposition of the Eight Extraordinary Vessels, Li Shizhen, 1578 · 督脈為病 · Source: Wikisource ↗
女子為不孕癃痔遺溺，嗌幹治在骨上謂腰橫骨上毛際中，曲骨穴也，甚者在臍下營臍下一寸The text records that infertility in women, urinary retention, haemorrhoids, incontinence and dry throat are treated 'above the bone', meaning above the transverse (pubic) bone at the hairline, which is REN2.
REN2 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN2 (Qugu) is located on the anterior midline, in the depression at the superior border of the pubic symphysis, at the pubic hairline.
REN2 warms the Lower Jiao, regulates urination, benefits the uterus and genital system, dispels cold and dampness. Common clinical indications include red and white vaginal discharge, aversion to sexual intercourse, pain and dryness in the vagina, lower abdominal hardness, urinary retention, difficult or dribbling urination, seminal emission, deficiency and exhaustion of the five zang organs, bladder distention, hernia, lower abdominal pain, water swelling, epilepsy.
Perpendicular insertion 0.5 to 1.0 cun, or oblique-inferior insertion 1.0 to 1.5 cun. Note: The bladder should be empty before needling to avoid puncture. Caution: Traditionally avoided or used with caution in PREGNANCY (strong qi/blood-moving or labour-promoting action). Needling should be performed with an empty bladder to prevent puncture of the organ. Modern practice advises against deep perpendicular insertion.
REN2 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).