LV12

Jimai

Star

急脈 (Jímài) — Urgent Pulse

Liver channel · point 12

Location

On the groin, 2.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline, at the level of the upper border of the pubic symphysis, in the inguinal groove.

Needling

Depth: 0.3–0.5 cun
Angle: Perpendicular, avoiding the artery
⚠ Cautions: The femoral artery lies at the point — palpate the pulse and avoid it. Needling is often replaced by moxibustion here.

Functions

  • Regulates qi in the lower burner and relieves hernia
  • Benefits the genitals

Indications

Hernia and testicular paingenital painlower abdominal painuterine prolapse

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