LR12 (Jimai, “Urgent Pulse”) is an acupuncture point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located in the inguinal region, just lateral to the pubic tubercle and inferior and lateral to ST30 (Qichong), in the crease of the groin where the femoral artery is palpable. It soothes the Liver, regulates Qi in the Lower Jiao, and alleviates pain.
In the inguinal region, just lateral to the pubic tubercle and inferior and lateral to ST30 (Qichong), in the crease of the groin where the femoral artery is palpable.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. Careful insertion is required to avoid the femoral artery and nerve.
Soothes the Liver, regulates Qi in the Lower Jiao, and alleviates pain.
Genital pain, swelling of the testicles, uterine prolapse, hernia, pain in the lower abdomen, pain in the penis.
Jimai is a local point in the inguinal region, primarily used for disorders of the external genitalia and conditions involving the groin, such as hernias. Its name, 'Urgent Pulse', highlights its proximity to the femoral artery, demanding cautious needling. Its indications for pain and swelling in the genital area make it a key point for various urogenital and reproductive issues.
Classical text; the translation was prepared with AI and is not clinical advice.
《醫宗金鑑·刺灸心法要訣》 Yīzōng Jīnjiàn · Cìjiǔ Xīnfǎ Yàojué — Golden Mirror of Medicine: Essential Teachings on Acupuncture & Moxibustion, Wu Qian et al., 1742 · 卷五 · 肝臟經文 · 肝經分寸歌 · Source: jicheng.tw ↗
從陰廉上行陰上，中行兩旁相去二寸半，按之隱指而堅，甚按則痛引上下，此厥陰之大絡，為睪之系，急脈穴也According to this text, LR12 lies above Yinlian beside the genitals, 2.5 cun on each side of the midline; when pressed it feels hard under the finger, and firm pressure causes pain radiating up and down; it is described as the great network vessel of the jueyin connected to the testes.
《類經》 Lèijīng — Classified Canon, Zhang Jiebin, 1624 · 卷一 · Source: Wikisource ↗
急脉在陰毛之中，凡疝氣急痛者，上引小腹，下引陰丸According to this text, LR12 lies within the pubic hair, and in shan qi with acute pain the pain pulls up into the lower abdomen and down into the testicles.
LR12 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR12 (Jimai) is located in the inguinal region, just lateral to the pubic tubercle and inferior and lateral to ST30 (Qichong), in the crease of the groin where the femoral artery is palpable.
LR12 soothes the Liver, regulates Qi in the Lower Jiao, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include genital pain, swelling of the testicles, uterine prolapse, hernia, pain in the lower abdomen, pain in the penis.
Perpendicular or oblique insertion 0.5 to 1 cun. Careful insertion is required to avoid the femoral artery and nerve. Caution: The classical texts provided do not list specific cautions. Modern practice emphasizes avoiding the femoral artery, which lies very close to this point.
LR12 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).