Yinlian is a point on the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian. Yin refers to the yin nature of water and dampness, while lian means to collect and contain. The name of this point suggests that it collects the dampness and wind qi that spreads from the Jueyin point. It disperses heat, absorbs dampness, and contracts and accumulates within the point. It is like a collecting point for the liver meridian's water and dampness, hence the name Yinlian. Now let's explain in detail the accurate location, diagram, and function of Yinlian.
Accurate Location of Yinlian
Location: On the inner side of the thigh, 2 cun below the pubic symphysis, on the outer edge of the adductor longus muscle.
Simplified location: Located on the inner side of the thigh, 3 horizontal finger-widths below the Qi Chong point.
Anatomical Structure of Yinlian
At the upper end of the adductor longus muscle, below it is the adductor brevis muscle. It is traversed by the branches of the internal pudendal artery and vein. It is also innervated by the cutaneous branches of the femoral nerve, with the superficial and deep branches of the saphenous nerve.
Functions of Yinlian
Effects: Regulates liver and menstruation, relieves menstrual pain.
Actions: Yinlian belongs to the Foot Jueyin Liver Meridian and is located on the inner side of the thigh, where the liver meridian's qi manifests. The liver meridian governs blood storage and runs through the lower abdomen, connecting to the Conception Vessel. Therefore, this point can regulate liver qi, regulate blood, and clear and eliminate damp-heat in the lower jiao. It is used to treat liver qi stagnation, irregular menstruation, red and white vaginal discharge due to damp-heat, and itching in the genital area. This point has the function of promoting menstruation and relieving pain, and can be used to treat lower abdominal pain, inner thigh pain, and sudden pain in the lower limbs caused by stagnation of liver meridian and discomfort of meridian qi.
Main diseases treated: 1. Irregular menstruation, red and white vaginal discharge, itching in the genital area. 2. Lower abdominal pain, inner thigh pain, sudden pain in the lower limbs.
Combination of Yinlian with other points for treating diseases
For irregular menstruation, it can be combined with Qihai, Xuehai, and Sanyinjiao; for red and white vaginal discharge, it can be combined with Ququan, Yinlingquan, and Daimai; for itching in the genital area, it can be combined with Zhongji, Huiyang, and Ligou; for lower abdominal pain, it can be combined with Wushu, Guilai; for inner thigh pain, it can be combined with Ququan, Jimen; for sudden pain in the lower limbs, it can be combined with Huantiao, Yanglingquan, and Ququan.
Massage technique for Yinlian to promote health
Use the middle finger to rub and press Yinlian, with moderate pressure to produce a sour and swollen sensation. Each time should last for 3-5 minutes, once in the morning and once in the evening. Persistent massage can effectively regulate reproductive system diseases, such as irregular menstruation, vaginal discharge, genital itching, and swelling.
