REN7 Yin Intersection

Reviewed by · Licensed Acupuncturist & TCM Physician · Last reviewed June 2026

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.

Location

On the anterior midline, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

Needling

Insert perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.

TCM functions

Regulates menstruation and benefits the lower jiao.

Indications

Abdominal pain, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae, postpartum hemorrhage.

Meeting point of Ren & Chong, KD

Clinical notes

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.

On the Conception Vessel channel

REN7 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:

Frequently asked questions

Where is REN7 located?

REN7 (Yinjiao) is located on the anterior midline, 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus.

What is REN7 used for?

REN7 regulates menstruation and benefits the lower jiao. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, hernia, irregular menstruation, morbid leukorrhea, pruritus vulvae, postpartum hemorrhage.

How is REN7 needled?

Insert perpendicularly 0.8-1.2 cun.

Which meridian is REN7 on?

REN7 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).

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