Name

阴市

• Yin Shi
• Market of the Yin
• The nourishing tribute of the Yin

Location

3 CUN above the superior border of the patella, on the line of the Stomach Channel. 3 CUN below ST-32.

Actions

• Pain that comes (and worsens) with cold, Bi Syndrome or Wei Syndrome. Not used for heat and inflammation
• In knee problems it is usually moxabustioned
• Pain and rigidity
• Numbness, paresthesia
• Frozen feet

Comments

• Yin point on Yang Channel
• Knee and leg pain: GB-31 + ST-33

Treatment

• Needling: 0.5 CUN
• Moxibustion