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Location
on the philtrum (the groove on the midline
between upper border of the upper lip and the lower
border of the nose), two thirds the way above the
upper lip.
Needling
upward insertion .3 to .5 inches.
*note. this point is often pressed upon
with force with thumb or forefinger to restore consciousness.
moxa is forbidden
Actions
Restores consciousness
Calms the spirit
Benefits face and nose
Benefits spine and lumbar
Signs and Symptoms
sudden loss of consciousness, fainting,
mental disorders, epilepsy, hysteria, coma, deviation
of mouth and eyes, puffiness of the face, pain and
stiffness in lower back.
Commentary
Renzhong, also known as Shuigou,
is the main meeting point of the Du Extraordinary
Channel which governs all the Yang channels in the
body and the Ren Extraordinary Channel which
governs all the Yin channels in the body. Renzhong
is the classic meeting point of Heaven and Earth.
As its name implies, Renzhong is 'man in
the middle', reflecting the ancient idea that man
is the bridge between Heaven and Earth.
In meditation, placing one's tongue
on the roof of the mouth, closes the connection between
the Du and Ren Channels and by implication,
between Heaven and Earth.
Loss of consciousness results from the
separation of Yin and Yang in the body. Renzhong
is the single most important point for restoring consciousness.
It may be needled vigorously, or more commonly, one
presses forcefully with thumb or forefinger.
Renzhong has an equally strong
effect 'calming the mind', and is effective at treating
a variety of psycho-emotional disorders, including
mania, mad laughing, and epilepsy.
As well it is indicated for various
disorders of the nose and face.
As it is close to the very end of the
Du Channel, following the principal of choosing
points at one end of a channel to treat disorders
at the other end, Renzhong is strongly indicated
for Lumbar sprain, especially when the pain is acute
and located on the spine. The point is needled while
the patient stands and rotates back and forth from
the waist.
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