REN8 (Shenque, “Spirit Gate”) is an acupuncture point on the Conception Vessel Meridian. It is located in the center of the umbilicus. It warms yang, rescues collapse, and regulates the intestines.
In the center of the umbilicus.
Needling is contraindicated; moxibustion is commonly used.
Warms yang, rescues collapse, and regulates the intestines.
Abdominal pain, borborygmus, diarrhea, prolapse of rectum, apoplexy, collapse.
Ren 8, the 'Spirit Gate,' is unique as it is typically contraindicated for needling and is primarily used for moxibustion to warm yang, rescue collapse, and regulate the intestines. It is a powerful point for treating severe cold conditions, chronic diarrhea, dysentery, and prolapse of the rectum. Its warming action makes it invaluable for restoring consciousness in cases of shock or collapse due to extreme yang deficiency, often with salt or ginger as a medium.
REN8 is one of 24 points on the Conception Vessel Meridian. Nearby points:
REN8 (Shenque) is located in the center of the umbilicus.
REN8 warms yang, rescues collapse, and regulates the intestines. Common clinical indications include abdominal pain, borborygmus, diarrhea, prolapse of rectum, apoplexy, collapse.
Needling is contraindicated; moxibustion is commonly used.
REN8 is a point on the Conception Vessel Meridian (Rèn Mài).