REN6 (Qihai, “Sea of Qi”) is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel Meridian. It is located on the anterior midline, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus. It tonifies qi, strengthens the kidneys, and regulates menstruation.
On the anterior midline, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus.
Insert perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
Tonifies qi, strengthens the kidneys, and regulates menstruation.
Abdominal pain, diarrhea, enuresis, seminal emission, impotence, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, postpartum hemorrhage, collapse.
Ren 6, known as the 'Sea of Qi,' is a profoundly tonifying point for all forms of qi deficiency, making it essential for fatigue, prolapse, and general weakness. It strengthens the Kidneys and regulates menstruation, making it valuable for gynecological issues and male reproductive disorders. It is frequently moxaed to warm the yang, invigorate qi, and consolidate the body's vital energy, often paired with ST36 for overall qi tonification.
REN6 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN6 (Qihai) is located on the anterior midline, 1.5 cun inferior to the umbilicus.
REN6 tonifies qi, strengthens the kidneys, and regulates menstruation. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, diarrhea, enuresis, seminal emission, impotence, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, postpartum hemorrhage, collapse.
Insert perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
REN6 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).