Jimai LR12 : Nomenclature, Location, Functions, Indications
Nomenclature:
Ji: urgent Mai: artery
Jimai is at the medial aspect of the thigh, where the artery can be palpated.
Point:LR-12
Chinese Name: 急脈
Pinyin: jí mài
English Name/Meaning: Swift Pulse
Han Geul 한글: geum maek 금맥
Romaji: kyū myaku?
Vietnamese: Cấp mạch
Location:
1 cun inferior and 2.5 cun lateral to REN 2, in the crease of the groin, medial to the femoral vein.
Functions and Indications of jimai:
Clears channel and dispels cold so is beneficial for treating hernia, genital pain
Method:
Medial, slightly oblique insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
Precautions:
Care should be taken to avoid penetrating the femoral artery and vein.
Read about other points of Liver Meridian:
LR1-Dadun-大敦 LR2-Xingjian-行间 LR3-Taichong-太冲 LR4-Zhongfeng-中封 LR5-Ligou-蠡沟 LR6-Zhongdu-中都 LR7-Xiguan-膝关 LR8-Ququan-曲泉 LR9-Yinbao- 阴包 LR10-Zuwuli-足五里 LR11-Yinlian-阴廉 LR13-Zhangmen-章门 LR14-Qimen-期门
