REN-13 Shangwan - Upper Duct
More Spirit Names: Upper Regulator, Upper Epigastrium, Upper Venter
| English: | Upper Cavity |
| Also Known As: | Upper Controller Shangguan Upper Stomach Cavity Upper Epigastrium Upper Duct |
Location
- On the Midline of the abdomen, 5 cun above the umbilicus and 3 cun below the sternocostal angle.
Needling
- Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun.
- Caution: in thin patients deep needling may penetrate the peritoneal cavity.
- Straight insertion 1.5 to 2 cun. Sensation: distention and a heavy feeling in the upper abdomen.
- Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1.2 cun.
- Moxibustion is applicable.
Command Functions
- Meeting point with the Stomach channel
- Meeting point with the Small Intestine channel
Actions
- Harmonizes the Stomach
- Regulates Qi
- Descends Rebellious Qi
- Stops vomiting
- Regulates the Heart
Indications
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Combinations
| REN-12 | ||
Vomiting Blood and spontaneous External bleeding | Vomiting Vomiting Blood | The nine types of Heart pain |
PC-7 | REN-14 | HT-7 |
Unbearable Heart pain | Distention and fullness of the Heart and abdomen | Manic rushing around |
Cardiac spasm | Acute gastritis |
Contraindications
Notes
- This point sits at the top of the Stomach.
- This is the best point to subdue Rebellious Stomach Qi.
- It is used mostly in Stomach Excess patterns.
- This point is the link between the Upper and Middle Jiaos.
- This point stimulates the thyroid.
- REN-13 vs REN-10: REN-13 subdues Rebellious Stomach Qi, whereas REN-10 promotes the descending of Stomach Qi.
Five Elements Spirit Perspective
| Spirit of the Point | Upper Duct is at the upper end of the Stomach, where food does not go down; the person can't 'stomach' their food. It is about how you're taking in what you've been given. It links the middle and upper burners and can smooth and motivate a better processing of body, mind and spirit. |
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| Worsley | Location: On the front midline, 5 ACI above the umbilicus. |
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