LR9 (Yinbao, “Yin Bladder”) 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 LR8, between the vastus medialis muscle and the sartorius muscle. It regulates urination and alleviates pain.
On the medial aspect of the thigh, 4 cun superior to LR8, between the vastus medialis muscle and the sartorius muscle.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0-1.5 cun.
Regulates urination and alleviates pain.
Dysuria, enuresis, lower abdominal pain, lumbar pain.
LR9 is primarily used to regulate urination and alleviate pain in the lower abdomen and medial thigh. It is indicated for conditions such as urinary retention, enuresis, and dysuria, especially when associated with Liver Qi stagnation affecting the bladder. It also addresses pain along the Liver meridian in the groin and inner thigh.
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 LR8, between the vastus medialis muscle and the sartorius muscle.
LR9 regulates urination and alleviates pain. Common clinical indications include dysuria, enuresis, lower abdominal pain, lumbar pain.
Perpendicular insertion 1.0-1.5 cun.
LR9 is a point on the Liver Channel of Foot Jueyin Meridian (Zú Juéyīn Gānjīng).