LOCATION: Between the anus and the root of the scrotum in males or between the anus and the
posterior labial commissure in females.
IMAGE: Also translated as "Yin Convergence" as the Chong and Ren channels converge here. The
Du channel also converges here. The genitals are known as anterior yin and the anus is known as
posterior yin. Thus, Ren 1 is a place where these yins might meet.
FUNCTIONS: Affects the Yuan Qi
Calms Spirit, Clears the Brain, Clears Heat, Dispels Damp & Heat, Regulates Chong & Ren,
Reinforces the Kidney, Regulates Ren and Menses, Secures the Jing & Lower Orifices,
Strengthens Lumbar Spine, Tonifies & Regulates Qi, Revives (!)
INDICATIONS:
irregular menstruation
prostatitis
revive from drowning
urethritis
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: genital itching & pain
any local/ genital problems
constipation/ hemorrhoids
