Yinlian (LV11)
Yinlian (LV11), “Yin Corner”, is a point on the Liver meridian. It is point 11 of the 14 on the channel. Regulates menstruation and benefits fertility.
Location
On the medial aspect of the thigh, 2 cun below ST30.
Functions according to tradition
Regulates menstruation and benefits fertility.
Traditional indications
- Irregular menstruation
- Infertility
- Thigh pain
- Lower abdominal pain
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
In the groin: the femoral artery lies alongside — avoid the pulse.
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.
- ST30 Qichong (Stomach): Infertility, Lower abdominal pain
- KI12 Dahe (Kidney): Infertility, Lower abdominal pain
- KI13 Qixue (Kidney): Infertility, Irregular menstruation
- BL31 Shangliao (Bladder): Infertility, Irregular menstruation
- CV7 Yinjiao (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Irregular menstruation
- GB26 Daimai (Gallbladder): Irregular menstruation
Point profile
- Code
- LV11
- Pinyin name
- Yīn Lián
- Characters
- 阴廉
- Translation
- Yin Corner
- Meridian
- Liver
- Element
- Wood
- Topics
- Fertility, Menstruation, Groin
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