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Meridian

Kidney meridian

Location

In the lower abdomen, 1 B-cun inferior to the centre of the umbilicus, 0.5 B-cun lateral to the anterior median line (level with REN7 Yinjiao).

What it helps with

A feeling of stagnation and tension around the navel, sluggish bowels, discomfort during menstruation.

How to work on it

Gentle clockwise circles with the fingertips around the navel for 1-2 minutes, breathing into the belly.

Caution

Do not use during pregnancy.

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