LV9

Yinbao

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陰包 (Yīnbāo) — Yin Bladder

Liver channel · point 9

Traditionally used for

  • Urinary & fluids
  • Menstrual & women's health

Location

On the medial aspect of the thigh, 4 cun above the medial epicondyle of the femur, between vastus medialis and sartorius.

Fig. — LV9 · Thigh
The femur — Gray's Anatomy plate
The femur Gray's Anatomy, 1918

Needling

Depth: 0.8–1.5 cun
Angle: Perpendicular

Functions

  • Regulates menstruation and the lower burner
  • Promotes urination

Indications

Irregular menstruationdifficult urination and enuresislumbosacral pain radiating to the abdomen

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