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This point, on the medial thigh, regulates menstruation and benefits the lower burner; classically associated with fertility.
Location
On the medial aspect of the thigh, 2 cun directly inferior to ST-30, at the lateral border of the adductor longus muscle.
Anatomy
On adductor longus and brevis; the branches of the medial circumflex femoral artery; the genitofemoral and anterior femoral cutaneous nerves.
Actions & Functions
- Regulates menstruation
- Regulates the lower burner
Indications
Irregular menstruation, infertility, lower abdominal pain, and pain of the medial thigh.
Needling
0.8-1.2 cun, perpendicular insertion.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With REN-4 and SP-6 for menstrual disorders and infertility.
Classical Text References
Classically indicated for irregular menstruation and infertility.
Cautions & Contraindications
Avoid the femoral artery.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
