Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) 13, Shang Wan
上脘, shàng wǎn, "Upper Venter"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Shang Guanshàng guǎn上管Upper Duct
Shang Jishàng jì上紀Upper Regulator
Wei Guanwèi guǎn胃管Stomach Duct
Wei Wanwèi wǎn胃脘Venter
Meridian
Meridian:
Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the anterior midline, 5 cun above the umbilicus.
  • Deadman
On the midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus and 3 cun below the sternocostal angle.
Innervation
Innervation:
The anterior cutaneous branch of the seventh intercostal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The superior epigastric artery and vein.
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
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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

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