REN20 (Huagai, “Magnificent Canopy”) is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel Meridian. REN20 is located on the anterior midline of the chest, at the level of the first intercostal space. It descends lung qi and alleviates cough and asthma.
REN20 is located on the anterior midline of the chest, at the level of the first intercostal space.
Oblique insertion inferiorly 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax.
Descends lung qi and alleviates cough and asthma.
Cough, asthma, chest pain, sore throat.
REN20 is a key point for descending Lung Qi and alleviating cough and asthma, particularly when there is a sensation of oppression in the chest and difficulty breathing. It is effective for various types of cough, including those due to external pathogens or internal imbalances. Its location makes it particularly useful for clearing phlegm from the chest and relieving wheezing. It is often used in conjunction with LU1 or LU7 for acute respiratory conditions.
REN20 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN20 is located on the anterior midline of the chest, at the level of the first intercostal space.
REN20 descends lung qi and alleviates cough and asthma. Common clinical indications include cough, asthma, chest pain, sore throat.
Oblique insertion inferiorly 0.3-0.5 cun. Caution for pneumothorax. Caution: ⚠ Pneumothorax risk: oblique/shallow only, never deep perpendicular over the chest wall.
REN20 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).