LR9 (Yinbao, “Yinbao”) is an acupuncture point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. It is located on the medial aspect of the thigh, 4 cun superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, in the depression between the vastus medialis and sartorius muscles. It regulates the Lower Jiao, adjusts menstruation, drains dampness, and alleviates pain.
On the medial aspect of the thigh, 4 cun superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, in the depression between the vastus medialis and sartorius muscles.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 2.0 cun. The femoral artery is medial to this point, so palpate for the pulse before needling and direct the needle slightly posteriorly to avoid it.
Regulates the Lower Jiao, adjusts menstruation, drains dampness, and alleviates pain..
Low back pain radiating to the lower abdomen, lower abdominal pain, lower abdominal swelling, difficult urination, urinary incontinence, enuresis (bedwetting), irregular menstruation, abdominal fullness..
Yinbao is a key point on the Liver channel for regulating the urogenital system and the menses. Its classical indications strongly point to its use for urinary issues like incontinence and difficulty urinating, as well as menstrual irregularities. It is also indicated for pain that connects the lower back and the lower abdomen, reflecting the path of the Liver channel through the inguinal region.
LR9 is one of 14 points on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian. Nearby points:
LR9 (Yinbao) is located on the medial aspect of the thigh, 4 cun superior to the medial epicondyle of the femur, in the depression between the vastus medialis and sartorius muscles.
LR9 regulates the Lower Jiao, adjusts menstruation, drains dampness, and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include low back pain radiating to the lower abdomen, lower abdominal pain, lower abdominal swelling, difficult urination, urinary incontinence, enuresis (bedwetting), irregular menstruation, abdominal fullness.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0 to 2.0 cun. The femoral artery is medial to this point, so palpate for the pulse before needling and direct the needle slightly posteriorly to avoid it.
LR9 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).