Meaning

Meeting of Yin.

Localization

Between the anus and the root of the scrotum in males and between the anus and the posterior labial commissure in females.

Functions

Unblocks the meridians, builds kidneys, clears heat, resolves Damp-Heat,

Intersection

The point of intersection of the Ren (aka Conception), Du (aka Governing) and Chong (aka Penetrating) Mai.

Indications

- Disorders of the mind: epilepsy, accompanied by screaming and fright.
- Urogenital system: colpodynia, vaginal itching, itching and sweating in the perineal area, vaginitis, labia swelling, uterine prolapse, amenorrhea (in young women), spermatorrhea, impotence, pain in the penis.
- Features: retention of urine, spasms of labia majora, inguinoscrotal hernia, ptosis of the pelvic organs, hemorrhoids.

Needling Method

Puncture perpendicularly 0.5 - 1 cun. Cauterization. Acupuncture is contraindicated during pregnancy.