LOCATION: 3 cun directly below St 30, on the lateral border of m. abductor longus.
IMAGE: Refers to the fact that Liv 10 is used for treating the 5 yin organs. "Five" is also
sometimes an oblique reference to the Earth element, as it has a central location in five element
theory
FUNCTIONS: Removes Damp & Heat
Benefits Kidney, Invigorates Channels, Relaxes Muscles & Tendons
INDICATIONS:
eczema of scrotum
incontinence
lassitude
pain on the medial side of thigh
retention of urine
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES: Insomnia
ANCIENT USES: Nei Jing: brings about a sweat to help the person fall asleep
OTHER:
"Hormonal assist point"-- Dr. Voll associates this point with the ovaries and testes.
Mann: scrotum damp & itching
Venereal disease
