NAME
YINLIAN
LOCATION
2 cun below ST-30 Qichong on the medial aspect
of the thigh.
cun directly below ST-30 Qichong, at the
proximal end of the thigh, below the pubic tubercle and on the
border of m. adductor longus.
2 cun inferior to ST-30 Qichong on the anterior
border of m. adductor longus.
Note: the tendon of origin of adductor longus arises from the pubic
bone and is the most prominent tendon in the groin.
NEEDLING
Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 to 1 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1.5 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
ACTIONS
Benefits the uterus
INDICATIONS
Irregular menstruation
Pain of the thigh and leg
Hernia pain
Pain in the inner thigh and knee
Leukorrhea
Lower abdominal pain
Infertility
COMBINATIONS
CONTRAINDICATIONS
NOTES
Moxibustion is recommended on this point for infertility.