Liver meridian
LV-12 (Jímài, 急脉) — Urgent Pulse
- Meridian
- Liver (LV)
- Anatomical view
- anterior
- Point classification
- No additional traditional classification is stated in the checked educational source.
- Depth reference
- No fixed perpendicular depth is published here; identify and avoid the femoral artery and vein before choosing a shallow individualized trajectory.
- Moxibustion
- Not established in checked point source; direct or scarring moxibustion over a major vessel is avoided.
- Reference aliases
- LV12; Jimai; 急脉; Urgent Pulse
Anatomical location
In the groin, level with the upper edge of the pubic symphysis and 2.5 B-cun lateral to the anterior midline.
Traditional actions
Dispels cold; regulates the lower burner.
Recorded indications
Primary: Hernia-type groin pain; genital pain or swelling; lower abdominal pain.
Secondary: Difficult urination; menstrual discomfort; cold lower-burner patterns.
How to read this reference
AcuAtlas separates anatomical location, traditional classification, recorded actions, indications, insertion-depth references, and moxibustion notes because these fields answer different study questions. The location statement is the orientation anchor. The classification and actions describe traditional reference categories, while indications summarize how checked educational sources associate the point with established teaching material. They are not a recommendation to select or stimulate the point.
Depth and moxibustion entries are reproduced as bounded reference notes rather than procedural instructions. Individual anatomy, technique, angle, clinical setting, and local professional standards can change what is appropriate. Review the cited documents and supervised training material before using any technical field. The normalized map coordinate is included only to place the point on the matching AcuAtlas body plate; it is not a substitute for palpation or anatomical assessment.
Sources
References displayed on this page were recorded with the point dataset.
- WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region LR12, p. 201
- Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Liver 12: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling
- Council of Colleges of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine, Clean Needle Technique Manual, 7th ed. LR12 femoral artery and vein caution, p. 5 and Appendix C
- WHO Guidelines on Basic Training and Safety in Acupuncture Section II, 3.9 and 5.2: direct moxa over vessels and circulatory precautions, pp. 23, 25
Frequently asked questions
Where is LV-12 located?
In the groin, level with the upper edge of the pubic symphysis and 2.5 B-cun lateral to the anterior midline.
What reference actions and indications are recorded for LV-12?
Dispels cold; regulates the lower burner. The dataset lists these primary indications: Hernia-type groin pain; genital pain or swelling; lower abdominal pain. Secondary indications are recorded as: Difficult urination; menstrual discomfort; cold lower-burner patterns.
Is LV-12 safe during pregnancy?
This dataset does not identify LV-12 as one of its five mandatory pregnancy-caution points. That is not a declaration of safety. Pregnancy-related point selection requires individualized assessment by a qualified clinician.