LV 9 — Yīn Bāo (阴包) — Yin Wrapping
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1. Overview
LV 9 — Yīn Bāo (阴包) — is an acupuncture point on the Liver meridian. Its English name, Yin Wrapping, 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 9 as part of individually tailored acupuncture prescriptions at my clinic in Wokingham, Berkshire.
2. Location
4 cun above LV-8 Ququan, on the medial aspect of the thigh.
3. Actions
- Adjusts menstruation
- Regulates the Lower Jiao
4. Indications
- Irregular menstruation
- Enuresis
- Lumbosacral pain
- Menstrual disorders
- Retention of urine
- Low back pain
- Lower abdominal pain
- Difficult urination
5. Needling
Straight insertion 1.5 to 3 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 9 Yīn Bāo (Yin Wrapping) is used as part of channel-balancing prescriptions tailored to the patient’s individual TCM diagnosis.
7. Treatment at my clinic
I use LV 9 as part of tailored acupuncture prescriptions for conditions including Back pain. 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.
