How to locate and needle Ren 4 Guanyuan (Gate of Origin)

Ren 4 Location

• Ren 4 is located on the midline, 3 cun below the umbilicus.

Ren 4 Needling

• To needle Ren 4, use a perpendicular insertion to a maximum depth of 0.5 cun.

Ren 4 TCM Theory

The main TCM actions of Ren 4 are:

• It nourishes Blood in all cases of Blood deficiency.
• It nourishes Yin in all cases of Yin deficiency.
• It regulates the Uterus in all cases of irregular menstruation.
• It tonifies the Kidneys in cases of impotence.
• It tonifies Yuan Qi in cases of chronic diseases.