Shenque CV8: Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications, Method, Precautions
Nomenclature:
Shen: Spirit Que: Palace gate
Shenque is in the centre of the navel which is an important passage for the circulation of the Qi and blood of the foetus, like a palace gate of the spirit.
English name/ meaning: Spirit Tower Gate
Chinese name: 神阙
Chinese pinyin: Shenque
Korean name: Shin-gwol
Japanese name: Shinketsu
Vietnamese name: Than khuyet
French Name: Chenn-koann (Chenn-tsiue)
Functions:
- Warms and restores Yang Qi (restores consciousness).
- Strengthens the Spleen (promotes transformation and transportation function of the spleen).
- Regulates the intestine.
Location:
In the centre of the umbilicus.
Indications of shenque:
- Shenque is the great point for collapse, flaccid pattern of stroke, in first aid, often used with Qihai and Guanyuan.
- Digestive Disorders: abdominal pain, abdominal distension, constipation, diarrhea, rectal prolapse.
- Problems of lower jiao: Urinary Problems like Edema, difficulty in urination; Reproductive problems like infertility, spermatorrhoea.
Method:
Moxibustion may be indirect (moxa stick) or mediated by substance such as salt.
Remarks:
The main point for collapse syndrome.
Good point for moxa.
Precautions:
No Needling at this point.
