LR9

LR9 is also named 阴包, Yinbao, 陰包
Yinbao
Yinbao

Yinbao(LR9,阴包) is an acupuncture point in the meridian named Jueyin Liver Meridian of Foot.

Location

4 cun superior to the medial condyle of the femur, between vastus medialis and sartorius.

Indication

  • ①Irregular menstruation;
  • ②dysuria, enuresis;
  • ③pain in the lower back, abdominal pain.

Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-0.7 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.