Yinjiao (CV7)
Yinjiao (CV7), “Yin Intersection”, is a point on the Ren Mai (Conception Vessel). It is point 7 of the 24 on the channel. Regulates the uterus and menstruation and moves Blood in the lower abdomen.
Location
On the lower abdomen, 1 cun below the umbilicus, on the anterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Regulates the uterus and menstruation and moves Blood in the lower abdomen.
Traditional indications
- Irregular menstruation
- Periumbilical pain
- Vaginal discharge
- Postpartum bleeding
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
At this point the channel crosses the Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai, 冲脉), called the “sea of Blood”, one of the eight extraordinary vessels.
Precautions
No specific precautions are described beyond the general ones for acupuncture. Needling must always be performed by a trained professional.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- BL31 Shangliao (Bladder): Irregular menstruation, Vaginal discharge
- BL33 Zhongliao (Bladder): Irregular menstruation, Vaginal discharge
- GB26 Daimai (Gallbladder): Irregular menstruation, Vaginal discharge
- LV5 Ligou (Liver): Irregular menstruation, Vaginal discharge
- BL30 Baihuanshu (Bladder): Irregular menstruation, Vaginal discharge
- KI15 Zhongzhu (Kidney): Irregular menstruation
Point profile
- Code
- CV7
- Pinyin name
- Yīn Jiāo
- Characters
- 阴交
- Translation
- Yin Intersection
- Meridian
- Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)
- Classification
- Chong Mai
- Topics
- Menstruation, Uterus, Pain
Health notice. Educational and study content. It describes concepts of Traditional Chinese Medicine and does not replace diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Needling, medicinal herbs and invasive techniques must be applied by trained professionals. Safety guide.
