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Jimai (LR 12)

Location

2.5 cun lateral and 1 cun inferior to Qugu (CV 2) in the inguinal groove medial to the femoral artery.

Indications
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Pain in the external genitalia, hernia
Contraindications: 
Contraindicated for needling
Applications
  • Eliminates cold from the Liver channel
  • Benefits the lower jiao
Balance Method: 
Techniques

Moxibustion is applicable.

Remarks

Modern texts, however, state that this point should be needled obliquely 0.5-0.8 cun and that moxibustion is contraindicated. When needling, avoid the femoral vein.