Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) 11, Jian Li
建里, jiàn lǐ, "Interior Strengthening"


Is this Acupuncture Point effective in the clinic? +1 Log in to vote Log in to vote
Pinyin Pronunciation:
Meridian
Meridian:
Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the anterior midline, 3 cun above the umbilicus.
  • Deadman
On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus and 5 cun below the sternocostal angle.
Innervation
Innervation:
The anterior cutaneous branch of the eighth intercostal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the superior and inferior epigastric arteries.
Cautions
Cautions:
Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Qugu (REN-02) to Shangwan (REN-13) of this meridian in pregnant women.
  • avoid use during Pregnancy
Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.2 inches. Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Qugu (REN-02) to Shangwan (REN-13) of this meridian in pregnant women.
  • Deadman

Embed this Acupuncture Chart into your website:

Learn more about Rootdown's Embeddable Acupuncture Chart