LR9 - Yinbao (Liver Point 9)
Point features
Where is it located
LR9 is located 4 cun above LR8, along the medial border of the femur, between the vastus medialis and the sartorius muscles, on the line connecting LR8 to ST30.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Regulates Liver Qi at the pelvic and upper abdominal level
- Relieves myofascial tension of the inner thigh
- Treats gynecological blockages due to deep stagnation
- Promotes the descent of energy toward the small pelvis
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Inguinal tension
- Pelvic pain or vulvodynia
- Amenorrhea due to Qi stagnation
- Cyclical irregularity
- Adductor cramps or muscle spasms of the inner thigh
- Dyspareunia or pelvic congestion from liver stagnation
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with LR9, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
LR9 Yinbao, 'Yin Treasure', is a rarely used point in general practice but valuable in specialized contexts.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
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