Are Shen Que and Vital Gate connected?

Shenque and Vital Gate are not connected. Shenque is an acupoint of the Ren Vessel and Vital Gate is an acupoint of the Du Vessel. Shen Que is located in the abdomen, in the center of the navel, and has the efficacy of warming yang to save rebellion (saving fainting, unconsciousness, etc. by warming yang qi), diuresis and elimination of edema (clearing urine and eliminating edema), and is used for treating various kinds of desiccation, as well as menstrual disorders, spermatorrhea, infertility, and other disorders. Vital Gate is located in the lumbar dorsal region, in the depression under the spinous process of the 2nd lumbar vertebra, on the posterior midline, with the effect of benefiting the kidney and strengthening the yang, regulating the Chong Ren, and treating spinal strength, lumbago, impotence, spermatorrhea, irregular menstruation, diarrhea, undigested food in the stools, and bandicoot, and other diseases. Note that acupuncture and other operations should be carried out by a professional physician, do not operate on your own, in order to avoid adverse consequences.