Yin Valley
Yingu · 陰谷 · ยินกู่
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Location
On the medial side of the popliteal fossa at the level of BL-40, between the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles
Landmark: Medial popliteal fossa, between semimembranosus and semitendinosus
Actions and Indications
Clears damp-heat from the urinary tract.
Needling
Perpendicular insertion: dry-needle depth 0.5 cun
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Conditions That Use This Point
Often Used Together With
Bai Hui (lumbosacral) 百會
The principal point for the lower back and hindlimbs; raises yang and relieves pain — the most used point in veterinary acupuncture.
Three Yin Intersection 三陰交
Nourishes blood and yin, regulates the urogenital tract, calms the spirit.
Bladder Shu 膀胱俞
Regulates the bladder.
Central Pole 中極
Regulates the bladder and clears damp-heat from the lower body.
Yin Mound Spring 陰陵泉
Drains damp and regulates urination.
Spring at the Bend 曲泉
Nourishes liver blood and clears damp-heat from the lower body.