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LIV-12 Jimai - Hasty Pulse

More Spirit Names: Urgent Pulse

English: Urgent Pulse
Also Known As: Hasty Pulse

Location

  • Lateral to the pubic tuberosity, lateral and inferior to ST-30 Qichong, in the inguinal groove where the pulsation of the femoral artery is palpable, 2.5 cun lateral to the anterior midline.
  • Below the pubic symphysis and lateral to the midline, 2.5 cun.
  • 1 cun inferior and 2.5 cun lateral to REN-2 Qugu, in the crease of the groin, medial to the femoral vein.
  • Note: Locate the pulsation of the femoral artery in the groin, approximately midway between the pubic symphysis and the anterior superior iliac spine. The femoral vein runs along the medial side of the artery and is approximately 1 finger breadth in diameter. LIV-12 Jimai is then located just medial to the vein on the joint crease.

Needling

  • Straight insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun.
  • Caution: Avoid the artery.
  • Moxibustion is applicable.
  • Slightly oblique insertion 0.5 to 0.8 cun.
  • Caution: Care should be taken to avoid penetrating the femoral vein.

Command Functions

  • Master point for impotence

Actions

  • Eliminates Cold from the Liver channel
  • Benefits the Lower Jiao

Indications

  • Prolapsed uterus
  • Hernia pain
  • Penal pain
  • Penis does not erect properly (poronos disease)
  • Shan disorder
  • Lower abdominal pain
  • Pain in the External genitalia
  • Prostate problems
  • Swelling of the testicles
  • Hypogastric pain
  • Pain of the inner thigh

Combinations

REN-2
Qugu

Thrush

Contraindications

  • Some ancient sources advise that this point should be treated by moxibustion rather than needling. Modern texts say that moxibustion is contraindicated due to the proximity of this point to the femoral vessels and to the pubic hair, and should be treated by needling rather than by moxibustion.

Notes

Five Elements Spirit Perspective

Spirit of the Point

Hasty Pulse is used for agitation in the person's whole being and in the pulse, where everything is done too quickly. It soothes tension and impatience in body, mind and spirit so the Liver can get back its ability to reflect and plan. Its deep pathway through the genitals makes it useful for sexual problems, physical and emotional.

Worsley

Location: On the groin crease, 2 ACI out from the midline of the pubic symphysis.
Needle depth: Do not needle
Moxa: 3 cones

When to Consider
  • When there is agitation in the person's whole being and in the pulse
  • When everything is done too quickly
  • When long-term plans are terrible and creations are not really coming to fruition
  • When there are sexual problems, physical and emotional
  • For someone who needs to slow down: it strengthens them from within so the rushing, struggling and hastiness can let go
Notes
  • Also used to eliminate toxins
  • Take care when needling, as the femoral artery is close; moxa may be the better choice

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Conditions (16)

Abdominal ColdAnxiety NeurosisCancerCholelithiasis, GallstonesEpistaxis (Nosebleed)Forgetfulness, Poor MemoryHematemesisHemoptysis, Coughing BloodHerniaHip PainImpotenceLow Back Pain, LumbagoPenile Induration, Peyronie's DiseasePost-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Scapulohumeral Periarthritis, Periarthritis of the ShoulderSciatica

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