NAME
YINJIAO
LOCATION
On the midline of the lower abdomen. 1 cun inferior to the umbilicus and 4 cun superior to the pubic symphysis
NEEDLING
Perpendicular insertion 0.8 to 1.5 cun.
Puncture perpendicularly 0.8 to 1.2 cun.
Moxibustion is applicable.
Straight insertion 1 to 1.5 cun.
COMMAND FUNCTIONS
Meeting Point of the Ren and Chong vessels the Kidney channel and the Pericardium and San Jiao channels
Mu Point of the San Jiao in the Lower Jiao
ACTIONS
Regulates menstruation
Benefits the lower abdomen
Benefits the genital region
Nourishes Yin
Regulates the uterus
Tonifies the Kidneys Regulates the Lower Jiao
Clears Deficiency Heat
Cools Heat in the Blood
Resolves Dampness
Resolves Damp-Heat
Dries Dampness
Dries Cold-Damp
INDICATIONS
Uterine bleeding
Irregular menstruation
Amenorrhea
Infertility
Leukorrhea
Persistent flow of lochia
Diseases of the breast
Retention of urine and feces
Inability to urinate
Dark urine
Edema
Sudden turmoil disorder
Borborygmus
Epistaxis
Hematemesis
Pain due to Qi Stagnation
Lower abdominal pain
Cramps in the knee
Menstrual pain
Abdominal distention
Postpartum hemorrhage
Neurasthenia
Night sweats
Testicular pain
Impotence
Suicidal tendencies
Depression
Withdrawal
Problems obtaining or holding onto an erection
Hardness and pain of the abdomen radiating to the genitals
Retraction of the testicles
Painful Shan (hernia) disorder
Cold Shan disorder
Sweating of the genitals
Damp itching of the genitals
Hypogastric pain
Heat sensation below the umbilicus
Pain and Cold around the umbilicus
Pain of the lumbar spine
Contraction of the lumbar spine and knees
Failure of the fontanel to close
Running piglet Qi
Pain of the chest and lateral costal regions
Blockage of the lower abdomen
Eating up and swelling of the lower genitalia
Lumbar cramps
Sterility
Pruritis vulva
Uterine prolapse
Knee and back pain
Dysmenorrhea
Anxiety
Premature ejaculation
Prostate problems
Frustration
Lack of love
Instability
Cystitis
COMBINATIONS
| REN-5 Shimen | LIV-8 Ququan | REN-5 ShimenUB-39 Weiyang |
| Profuse uterine bleeding Infertility | Itching of the genitals | Hardness and pain in the lower abdomen that radiates to the genitals with inability to urinate |
| PC-6 Neiguan LIV-3 Taichong | ||
| Cracked and bleeding tongue |
CONTRAINDICATIONS
Use needling and moxibustion with caution during pregnancy.
NOTES
This points main function is to nourish Yin and regulate the uterus. It is frequently used in women during menopause to nourish Blood and Yin. It stimulates the testes and all sex hormones. It is the most potent point on the body for male impotence.