REN8 Shenque

Shenque · 神阙 · Palace of the Spirit

Meridian

Anterior midline vessel (Conception Vessel)

Location

The center of the navel.

What it helps with

Cold in the abdomen, loss of strength: classically, warming only.

How to work on it

Warmth only: a warm palm or a hot-water bottle through cloth for 2–3 minutes.

Caution

Do not press or massage the navel itself.