Ren 17
CV17 Acupressure Point
Apply the Fire Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate Ren 17 of the Ren Mai or Conception Vessel (CV) Channel; it is also called the Heart Chakra and is often used for emotional balancing.
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Location of Acupressure Point Ren 17
On the midline of the chest midway between the nipples level with the fourth intercostal spaces. Apply the Fire Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Ren 17 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Traditional Chinese Medicine Indications and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Ren 17
Breathing Problems
With asthma, COPD, or chronic shortness of breath due to lung disease:
- Apply the Conception Vessel Acupressure Stick to Ren 17
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Lung 7
Coughing
Coughing up copious amounts of phlegm or foam:
- Apply the Conception Vessel Acupressure Stick to Ren 17
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Lung 1
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Lung 7
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Inhalation
Inability to take a deep belly breathe due to restrictions of the diaphragm and Liver Qi Stagnation:
- Apply the Conception Vessel Acupressure Stick to Ren 17
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
Chest Pain
For advanced heart disease with chest pain first speak with your local healthcare professional and/or call 911. As self-care non crisis wellness support:
- Apply the Conception Vessel Acupressure Stick to Ren 17 and
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Heart 8
Other Name(s) of Acupuncture Point Ren 17
- CV 17
- Middle of the Chest
- Chest Center
- Upper Sea of Qi
- The Source
- Original Child
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Ren 17
- Front Mu of the Pericardium, or Hear Protector
- Influential Point of Qi
- Influential Point of Upper Burner
- 4 Sea Point of Qi
- Hui-Meeting Point of Qi
- Point of Sea of Qi
- Meeting Point of the Ren Mai, with the Spleen, Kidney, Liver, Small Intestine and triple Burner Channels
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point Ren 17
- Regulates Qi
- Downbears Counterflow Qi of Lung and Stomach
- Unbinds the Chest
- Disinhibits the Diaphragm
- Reinforces Gathering Qi Function
- Benefits the Breasts and Promotes Lactation
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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