Translating "玉堂", acupuncture point REN-18

The reasoning for translating "玉堂" as "Jade Hall" from Chinese into English. This is the original name of acupuncture point REN-18 (Ren 18).

玉堂
Jade Hall  (REN-18)
玉: Jade
堂: Hall

Explanation of the point name

The 'Jade Hall' is the ribcage and the organs within. This point is located halfway the breastbone of the ribcage. It affects the Qi of the chest, and the Heart. 'Jade' also refers to the value of ones higher purpose, that this point enables.

1st character

Jade
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Point names with

For consistency in the translations, it is necessary to be aware of how the character is translated elsewhere. These are the point names it is in.

BL-9 玉枕 Jade Pillow
REN-18 玉堂 Jade Hall


2nd character

Hall
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Point names with

For consistency in the translations, it is necessary to be aware of how the character is translated elsewhere. These are the point names it is in.

BL-44 神堂 Hall of Consciousness
REN-18 玉堂 Jade Hall


Nearby points

Sometimes the names of consecutive points on a meridian are related. Being aware of nearby points can help to translate consistently in such a situation.

REN-15 鳩尾 Dove Tail
REN-16 中庭 Middle of the Courtyard
REN-17 膻中 Center of the Chest
REN-18 玉堂 Jade Hall
REN-19 紫宮 Purple Palace
REN-20 華蓋 Flower Canopy
REN-21 璇璣 Pivot of Fine Jade