Name

陰谷

• Yin Gu
• Yin Valley

Nature

• He-Sea Points
• Water Point, Ben Point
• At this point the Divergent Channel of Kidney separates and carries energy to the Girdle Vessel Channel

Location

In the fold of the popliteal fossa, between the tendons of the semimembranosus and semitendinosus, with the leg in flexion.

Functions

Tonifies Kidneys

• Urogenital problems: difficult urination, prostatitis, dribbling, incontinence, frequent urination, prolapse of bladder, pain in genital area, impotence
• Knee pain with difficulty of movement, sensation of internal stabbing.
• Menstruation does not stop, heavy blood flow (moxa with SP-6)
• As a He-Sea point it treats energy surges. Heat in the upper part that does not descend.

Treatment

• Needling: 0.5 CUN

Interactions

• Dampness in the Lower Burner: SP-9, LR-8
• Urinary retention: BL-22, BL-23, BL-39, CV-6
• Uterine bleeding: SP-6, CV-4, BL-23, KI-2, KI-8