The Renzhong acupoint is located at the midpoint of the philtrum, which is an important acupoint for emergency treatment. It is located at the junction of the upper one-third and lower two-thirds of the upper lip groove, and is used for the treatment of syncope, stroke coma, childhood convulsions, facial swelling, and severe back pain.
Treatment of Diseases:
Coma, syncope, heatstroke, mania, delusion, epilepsy, sudden and slow convulsions, nasal congestion, nosebleeds, facial swelling, toothache, clenched teeth, jaundice, polydipsia, generalized edema, cholera, epidemic fever, severe back pain, lumbar sprain.
Regularly Stimulating Renzhong for Kidney Strengthening and Back Strengthening
The Renzhong acupoint, also known as the water groove acupoint, is located at the junction of the upper one-third and middle one-third of the philtrum. It is an important acupoint for "waking up the brain". Needling or stimulating this acupoint with nails or other sharp objects can be used to treat acute conditions such as sunstroke, stroke, coma, and syncope. Therefore, the Renzhong acupoint is also known as the "emergency acupoint". However, if we only use this acupoint for emergency treatment, it seems a bit "underutilized". The effectiveness of the Renzhong acupoint is not limited to emergency treatment.
Regularly massaging and stimulating the Renzhong acupoint not only has the effect of emergency treatment, but also strengthens the kidneys and back, and balances Yin and Yang. It can be used to treat diseases such as stiff and painful back, acute lumbar sprain, etc. Modern medicine believes that this area is equivalent to the level of the first cervical vertebra, and the stimulation received under the nose is parallel to the first cervical vertebra. After the spinal nerves are stimulated, the vertical spinal muscles that support the back relax, thus relieving tension and pain in the lumbar spine. The specific method is to use the index, middle, and ring fingers (with fingertips facing upwards) to press and massage the Renzhong acupoint, moving back and forth at the upper one-third of the philtrum groove, 10 minutes each time, once in the morning and evening. After massaging and stimulating this acupoint, you will feel relaxed in the waist and have strong legs. It is important to note that the rhythm of massaging and stimulating should be gentle, the movements should be gentle, the shoulders and arms should be relaxed, the fingers should be inward, the force should reach the fingertips, and the area being stimulated should not turn purple or break the skin. In addition, if you feel mentally dull in the office, pinching this acupoint with your hand can also refresh your mind, increase your appetite.
Thin and Short Renzhong Indicates Kidney Qi Deficiency
The bladder and uterus of women are located in the pelvic cavity, and their pathological conditions are reflected in the junction of the upper and middle one-thirds of the philtrum groove. Under normal circumstances, the complexion of the Renzhong acupoint should be the same as other parts of the face, with a healthy yellowish-red color, bright, moist, and reserved. The normal shape and complexion of the Renzhong acupoint indicate that the reproductive organs such as the uterus and external genitals of the person are well developed, and that the menstrual cycle, ovulation, and reproduction of women are normal, and the bladder function is also normal.
First of all, the shape of the Renzhong acupoint is related to fertility. Women with straight or pear-shaped Renzhong acupoints have better fertility, and wider and straighter Renzhong acupoints are better than narrow and short ones. Secondly, the shape of the Renzhong acupoint is related to the size of the uterus. Women with straight or pear-shaped Renzhong acupoints have a normal uterus size. In addition, the Renzhong acupoint is also related to the menstrual cycle of women. Girls with normal and eight-shaped Renzhong acupoints have an earlier onset of menstruation, generally between 12-14 years old; girls with flat and short Renzhong acupoints have a later onset of menstruation, generally between 15-18 years old; girls with eight-shaped or inverted pear-shaped Renzhong acupoints often experience abdominal pain and lower back pain during their periods or premenstrual period; girls with short and shallow, long and narrow, or deviated Renzhong acupoints often have amenorrhea.
For men, the Renzhong acupoint can not only observe whether the essence and kidney qi are sufficient, but also determine the condition of the reproductive system. Traditional Chinese medicine summarizes the male reproductive system as the "essence chamber". If the area from the lower lip to the lower jaw is divided into three equal parts, the upper one-third reflects the male essence chamber. The complexion of the essence chamber should be bright, moist, and reserved, with a yellowish-red color, which may be slightly darker than other parts of the lower jaw, but within a certain range.
The Renzhong acupoint is one of the acupoints that has been clinically proven to have definite therapeutic effects. Exploring the quantitative requirements for its optimal therapeutic effects and standardizing them will promote the standardization and modernization of acupuncture research, thus maximizing the benefits to humanity.
