REN4 (Guanyuan, “Gate of Origin”) is the Front-Mu of Small Intestine point of the Conception Vessel Meridian. It is located on the anterior midline, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, superior to the pubic symphysis. It tonifies yuan qi, strengthens the kidneys, and regulates menstruation.
On the anterior midline, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, superior to the pubic symphysis.
Insert perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun; caution for bladder if full.
Tonifies yuan qi, strengthens the kidneys, and regulates menstruation.
Enuresis, seminal emission, impotence, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, prolapse of uterus, postpartum hemorrhage, abdominal pain, diarrhea, collapse.
Ren 4 is one of the most important points for tonifying Yuan Qi and strengthening the Kidneys, making it a cornerstone for chronic debilitating conditions and deficiency syndromes. As the Front-Mu point of the Small Intestine and a meeting point with the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney meridians, it profoundly impacts the lower jiao, regulating menstruation, treating infertility, and addressing impotence. It is widely used for collapse of yang and general weakness, often moxaed directly.
REN4 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN4 (Guanyuan) is located on the anterior midline, 3 cun inferior to the umbilicus, superior to the pubic symphysis.
REN4 tonifies yuan qi, strengthens the kidneys, and regulates menstruation. Common clinical indications include enuresis, seminal emission, impotence, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, dysmenorrhea, prolapse of uterus, postpartum hemorrhage, abdominal pain, diarrhea, collapse.
Insert perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun; caution for bladder if full. Caution: ⚠ Pregnancy: avoid — may stimulate uterine contraction (miscarriage / early-labour risk). ⚠ Have the patient void first — do not needle a full bladder.
REN4 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).