REN7 (Yinjiao, “Yin Intersection”) is the Meeting point of Ren & Chong, KD point of the Conception Vessel Meridian. It is located on the anterior midline, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus. It regulates menstruation and benefits the lower jiao.
On the anterior midline, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus.
Insert perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
Regulates menstruation and benefits the lower jiao.
Abdominal pain, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae, postpartum hemorrhage.
Ren 7 is a significant point for regulating menstruation and addressing disorders of the lower jiao, particularly those involving the Chong and Kidney meridians. Its ability to harmonize the Chong Mai makes it effective for irregular menstruation, infertility, and abdominal masses. It is also used for damp-heat conditions in the lower abdomen, such as leukorrhea and painful urination, by clearing heat and resolving dampness.
REN7 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN7 (Yinjiao) is located on the anterior midline, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus.
REN7 regulates menstruation and benefits the lower jiao. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae, postpartum hemorrhage.
Insert perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.
REN7 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).