Stomach 18, Ru Gen
乳根, rǔ gēn, "Breast Root"


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Pinyin Pronunciation:
Alternate Names:
NamePin YinChineseTranslated
Bi Xibì xí薜息Hemp Breathing
Meridian
Meridian:
Stomach  Browse
Reference Source
Reference Source:
Location
Point Location:
  • CAM
On the chest, directly below the nipple, on the lower border of breast, in the 5th intercostal space, 4 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
  • Deadman
Directly below the nipple, in the fifth intercostal space.
How To Find It
1. First locate the costal cartilage of the second rib which is level with the sternal angle then locate the fifth intercostal space three spaces below it. 2. In males the nipple lies in the fourth intercostal space. 3. On a woman this point lies
Innervation
Innervation:
The branch of the of the fifth intercostal nerve.
Vasculature
Vasculature:
The branches of the intercostal artery and vein.
Cautions
Cautions:
Deep or perpendicular insertion carries a substantial risk of puncturing the lung.
  • avoid use with Moxa
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Technique
Technique:
  • CAM
Puncture obliquely 0.3-0.5 inch.
  • Deadman
Transverse-oblique insertion laterally or medially along the intercostal space 0.5 to 1 cun or transverse insertion superiorly or inferiorly along the channel.

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