Ren 12

CV12 Acupressure Pointessential oils for acupressure

Apply the Earth Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate Ren 12, or Conception Vessel (CV) 12, an important acupressure point for harmonizing the Middle Jiao, or stomach upsets and acid reflux.

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Location of Acupressure Point Ren 12-CV 12

On the midline of the abdomen 4 Cun above the belly button (umbilicus). Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Ren 12 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.

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Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Ren 12-CV 12

Acid Reflux

For acid reflux or heartburn:

Stomach Pain

For distension and sharp pain of the abdomen and/or area of the navel (belly-button) due Coldness in the Stomach:

Stomach pain with poor digestion and stagnation of food and undigested food in the stool:digestive cupping remedy

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Difficult BM

For sticky bowel movements that do not feel fully expressed:

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Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point Ren 12

  • CV 12
  • Zhongwan
  • Central Venter
  • Middle of Epigastrium
  • Upper Regulator
  • Middle Cavity
  • Stomach Mu
  • Supreme Granary

Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Ren 12-CV 12

  • Front Mu of Stomach
  • Intersection of Ren Mai, Stomach, Triple Burner, and Lung Channels
  • Hui-Meeting Point of the Fu

Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point Ren 12-CV 12

Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.

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References

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Kim, K. H., Lee, M. S., Choi, T. Y., & Kim, T. H. (2018). Acupuncture for symptomatic gastroparesis. The Cochrane database of systematic reviews12(12), CD009676. https://doi.org/10.1002/14651858.CD009676.pub2

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