LV 11 — Yīn Lián (阴廉) — Yin Corner
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1. Overview
LV 11 — Yīn Lián (阴廉) — is an acupuncture point on the Liver meridian. Its English name, Yin Corner, reflects the point’s classical character and location. It is used in acupuncture practice as part of channel-balancing prescriptions for a range of conditions.
I am Dr (TCM) Attilio D’Alberto, a member of the British Acupuncture Council with over 25 years of clinical experience. I use LV 11 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
2 cun below ST-30 Qichong on the medial aspect of the thigh.
3. Actions
- Benefits the uterus
4. Indications
- Irregular menstruation
- Pain of the thigh and leg
- Hernia pain
- Pain in the inner thigh and knee
- Leukorrhea
- Lower abdominal pain
- Infertility
5. Needling
Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
Important: Acupuncture should only be performed by a fully qualified practitioner. Never attempt self-needling. All needles I use are sterile, single-use and disposed of immediately after treatment in a clinical sharps container.
6. Clinical notes
LV 11 Yīn Lián (Yin Corner) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LV 11 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Infertility. Each treatment is individually designed following a full TCM assessment.
I see patients in person at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire. Visit the prices page for consultation fees. Return to the acupuncture points directory or the acupuncture main page.
