Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) 8, Shen Que
神闕, shén què, "Spirit Gate"

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Pinyin Pronunciation:

Alternate Names:

Name	Pin Yin	Chinese	Translated
Ming Di	mìng dì	命蒂	Life Stem
Qi He	qì hé	氣合	Qi Union
Qi She	qì shè	氣舍	Qi Abode
Qi Zhong	qí zhōng	臍中	Center of the Navel
Wei Hui	wéi huì	維會	Linking Convergence

Meridian: Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)	Reference Source:	Point Location: CAM In the centre of the umbilicus. Deadman In the center of the umbilicus.
Innervation: The anterior cutaneous branch of the tenth intercostal nerve.	Vasculature: The inferior epigastric artery and vein.
Cautions: Puncture is prohibited! 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 is prohibited! 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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Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) 8, Shen Que神闕, shén què, "Spirit Gate"

Ren Mai (Conception Vessel) 8, Shen Que
神闕, shén què, "Spirit Gate"