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This point, on the medial thigh, benefits urination and clears damp-heat from the lower burner.
Location
On the medial aspect of the thigh, 6 cun proximal to SP-10, on the line connecting SP-10 and SP-12, in the groove medial to the sartorius muscle.
Anatomy
Between sartorius and adductor longus; the femoral artery and vein (deep); the anterior femoral cutaneous nerve and the saphenous nerve.
Actions & Functions
- Clears damp-heat from the lower burner
- Benefits urination
Indications
Difficult or painful urination, enuresis, and pain and swelling of the inguinal region.
Needling
0.5-1.0 cun, perpendicular insertion, avoiding the femoral artery.
Moxibustion Suitability
Suitable for moxibustion.
Point Combinations
With REN-3 and SP-9 for urinary disorders.
Classical Text References
Used for urinary difficulty and damp-heat.
Cautions & Contraindications
The femoral artery lies deep at this point; palpate and avoid the vessel.
Latest Research
Latest peer-reviewed research on this point will be summarised here, with citations linked to PubMed, via our research integration.
