REN-11 Jianli - Established Mile
More Spirit Names: Interior Strengthening, Building Mile, Build Within, Interior Strengthener
| English: | Strengthen the Interior |
| Also Known As: | Build Within Building Mile Establish Measure Established Mile Building the Interior |
Location
- 3 cun superior to the umbilicus, on the anterior midline.
- On the midline of the abdomen, 3 cun above the umbilicus and 5 cun below the sternocostal angle.
Needling
- Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1.2 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
- Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun.
- Caution: in thin patients, deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
Command Functions
- Meeting point with the REN, Stomach, Small Intestine, Liver and Spleen channels
Actions
- Regulates and strengthens the Spleen
- Tonifies Ying Qi
- Harmonizes the Middle Jiao
- Regulates Qi
- Transforms Dampness
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Promotes the rotting and ripening of the Stomach
Indications
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Combinations
| PC-6 | REN-9 | |
Oppression of the chest | Edema of the abdomen with drum-like distention |
Contraindications
- Contraindicated for moxibustion during pregnancy.
Notes
- This point is widely used for Stomach problems, to promote digestion and Descend Qi.
- It is better for Excess conditions.
- Along with REN-12, this point corresponds to the body of the Stomach.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Established Mile is about drawing the essence of nourishment out of food, in body and in mind, to build strength. It is good for internal strengthening of body, mind and spirit, and 'Established' carries Earth's grounded stability in its central place. It helps a person see past where they are and go there. The mile in the name speaks of plenty of resources and stamina. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the front midline, 3 ACI above the umbilicus. |
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