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.