Jimai (LV12)
Jimai (LV12), “Urgent Pulse”, is a point on the Liver meridian. It is point 12 of the 14 on the channel. Moves lower abdominal Qi and relieves genital pain and hernia.
Location
In the groin, level with the upper border of the pubic symphysis, 2.5 cun lateral to the anterior median line.
Functions according to tradition
Moves lower abdominal Qi and relieves genital pain and hernia.
Traditional indications
- Hernia
- Genital pain
- Lower abdominal pain
- Uterine prolapse
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
The femoral artery beats here: needle clear of the pulse, or use moxa only.
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.
- SP12 Chongmen (Spleen): Hernia, Lower abdominal pain, Uterine prolapse
- GB28 Weidao (Gallbladder): Hernia, Lower abdominal pain, Uterine prolapse
- GB27 Wushu (Gallbladder): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
- KI11 Henggu (Kidney): Genital pain, Lower abdominal pain
- ST30 Qichong (Stomach): Hernia, Lower abdominal pain
- KI8 Jiaoxin (Kidney): Hernia, Uterine prolapse
Point profile
- Code
- LV12
- Pinyin name
- Jí Mài
- Characters
- 急脉
- Translation
- Urgent Pulse
- Meridian
- Liver
- Element
- Wood
- Topics
- Groin, Hernia, Genital
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.
