Atlas of Acupuncture

5.2 Ren mai

Location

In the centre of the perineum.

How to find

In women: midway between the anus and the posterior labial

commissure. In men: midway between the anus and the scrotum.

Needling

Vertically 0.5–1 cun. Caution: Contraindicated during preg-

nancy. Some classic texts prohibit needling this point. Particular

attention should be paid to the prevention of infection.

Actions/Indications

● Clears Heat, strengthens the Kidneys and drains Dampness

● Regulates menstruation

Special features

Meeting point with the du maiand the chong mai. As a Sun Si

Miao Ghost point, Ren-1is traditionally indicated for treating

epilepsy and psychoses.

Meeting of the Yin HUIYIN Ren-1

Ren-1

Du-1

Anus

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