Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) 9, Shui Fen
水分, shuǐ fēn, "Water Divide"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Fen Shui	fēn shuǐ	分水	Divided Waters
Zhong Shou	zhōng shǒu	中守	Central Guard

Meridian: Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM On the anterior midline, 1 cun above the umbilicus. Deadman On the midline of the abdomen, 1 cun above the umbilicus and 7 cun below the sternocostal angle.
Innervation: The anterior cutaneous branch of the eighth and ninth intercostal nerves.	Vasculature: The inferior epigastric artery and vein.
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: CAM Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Great care should be taken to puncture the points from Qugu (REN-02) to Shangwan (REN-13) of this meridian in pregnant women. Deadman

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	+1 Stephanie Stanczyk Regulates the water passages and treats edema add comment

	+1 Stephanie Stanczyk Harmonizes the intestines and dispels accumulation add comment

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Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) 9, Shui Fen水分, shuǐ fēn, "Water Divide"

Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) 9, Shui Fen
水分, shuǐ fēn, "Water Divide"