Liver meridian

LV-9 (Yīnbāo, 阴包) — Yin Bladder

Meridian
Liver (LV)
Anatomical view
anterior
Point classification
No additional traditional classification is stated in the checked educational source.
Depth reference
1.0–2.0 cun perpendicular after identifying medial-thigh anatomy
Moxibustion
Not established in checked sources.
Reference aliases
LV9; Yinbao; 阴包; Yin Bladder

Anatomical location

On the medial thigh between gracilis and sartorius, 4 B-cun above the base of the patella and posterior to sartorius.

Traditional actions

Regulates Liver qi and the lower burner.

Recorded indications

Primary: Medial thigh pain; menstrual irregularity; difficult urination.

Secondary: Lower abdominal pain; lumbar discomfort; leg weakness.

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.

  1. WHO Standard Acupuncture Point Locations in the Western Pacific Region LR9, p. 200
  2. Acupuncture.Com Acupuncture Point Reference Liver 9: English translation, classification, indications, functions and needling

Frequently asked questions

Where is LV-9 located?

On the medial thigh between gracilis and sartorius, 4 B-cun above the base of the patella and posterior to sartorius.

What reference actions and indications are recorded for LV-9?

Regulates Liver qi and the lower burner. The dataset lists these primary indications: Medial thigh pain; menstrual irregularity; difficult urination. Secondary indications are recorded as: Lower abdominal pain; lumbar discomfort; leg weakness.

Is LV-9 safe during pregnancy?

This dataset does not identify LV-9 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.