Patients are frequently curious about acupuncture points. Let’s take a look at Ren 12 also known as the Conception Vessel # 12, Middle of the Earth, or Middle Cavity. This point is located halfway between the umbilicus and the sternocostal notch on the anterior midline of the body. It’s exceptional for nearly all digestive issues including pain, bloating, reflux, vomiting, constipation or diarrhea, poor digestive energy, nausea, abdominal distention, stomach cramps, ulcers, and even for weight loss. It is also a common point used for stress-related digestive issues, such as a nervous stomach, heartburn, and associated diarrhea, as well as insomnia, generalized anxiety, and worry from overthinking. From a Chinese medicine perspective Ren 12 affects the energy of the Spleen and the Stomach and calms the spirit and the mind, thus making it incredibly effective for a whole range of digestive and emotional complaints.