Ren 12
CV12 Acupressure Point
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.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Ren 12-CV 12
Acid Reflux
- Apply the Conception Vessel Acupressure Stick to Ren 12
- Apply Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
Stomach Pain
For distension and sharp pain of the abdomen and/or area of the navel (belly-button) due Coldness in the Stomach:
- Apply our Moxa Acupressure Stick to Ren 12 and acupressure point Kidney 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
Stomach pain with poor digestion and stagnation of food and undigested food in the stool:
- Apply the Conception Vessel Acupressure Stick to Ren 12
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
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Difficult BM
For sticky bowel movements that do not feel fully expressed:
- Apply the Conception Vessel Acupressure Stick to Ren 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Stomach 37
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
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
- Regulates Stomach Qi
- Descends Rebellious Stomach Qi
- Tonifies Stomach and Fortifies Spleen
- Resolves Dampness
- Regulates Qi and Alleviates Pain
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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