LR-12 - Urgent Pulse
急脉 - Jí mài
Point Region: Upper leg/Thigh
LR-12 Jimai, meaning 'Urgent Pulse,' is a meeting point of the Liver and Spleen channels. Located on the abdomen, this point is an 'urgent pulse' that helps to regulate the body's internal energy and restore a sense of balance. Its name, 'Urgent Pulse,' alludes to its ability to bring a sense of order and harmony to the body's entire system.
Think of Jimai as a point that helps to 'calm the pulse' of your body. It's invaluable for addressing issues like a restless spirit, a feeling of 'heat' in the body, and a lack of vitality. By regulating the body's internal energy, it helps to restore a sense of ease and freedom.
By regulating the body's internal energy, LR-12 helps to restore a sense of balance and inner peace. It's a point that reminds us that our true power comes from a calm and unburdened body.
Location & How to Find
Anatomical Location: Located in the inguinal region, lateral to the pubic symphysis.
How to Locate:
- Find where your leg meets your lower abdomen in the groin
- Locate the area beside your pubic bone
- Feel along the groin crease
- The point is in this sensitive groin area
Primary Functions
Reproductive System
- Treats genital pain and inflammation
- Addresses hernia and testicular disorders
- Regulates reproductive qi circulation
- Treats genital itching and swelling
- Supports male reproductive health
Liver & Gallbladder System
- Regulates liver qi in lower abdomen
- Treats liver qi stagnation affecting genitals
- Harmonizes liver energy circulation
- Supports liver's control over reproductive organs
Musculoskeletal System
- Treats hernia and abdominal muscle weakness
- Relieves groin and pubic area pain
- Improves lower abdominal muscle tone
- Addresses inguinal region disorders
Urinary System
- Treats urinary retention and difficulty
- Regulates urination patterns
- Addresses bladder dysfunction
- Treats urinary tract inflammation
Digestive System
- Treats lower abdominal pain and cramping
- Improves intestinal function
- Regulates digestive qi circulation
- Addresses abdominal distension
Emotional & Mental
- Calms anxiety and emotional stress
- Reduces tension affecting reproductive organs
- Promotes emotional stability
Clinical Applications
Primary Indications
- Hernia
- Genital pain
- Urinary retention
- Groin pain
- Reproductive problems
- Urinary problems
- Pelvic pain
Related Health Concerns
Common Conditions:
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LR-12 Protocols
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Important Precautions
- Pregnancy
- Inguinal hernia
- Severe reproductive disorders