Jimen — Bee Gate
In brief
This point may help ease urinary discomfort, such as difficulty urinating or minor urinary leakage. It is also used for pain in the groin.
Where to find it
Inner side of the thigh, above Rte10.
Indications
How to stimulate it (acupressure)
Apply steady, moderate pressure with your thumb or a finger. Hold this pressure for 1 to 2 minutes. The sensation should be light pressure or mild numbness, never sharp pain. You can repeat this self-massage 2 to 3 times a day.
Other uses
Moxibustion
Moxibustion, applied by a practitioner, consists of heating the point using a gentle heat source for 10 to 15 minutes. This stimulates the point and promotes energetic circulation.
This point is recognized for regulating Liver and Spleen functions and helping to address Damp-Heat in the body.
Effects in traditional Chinese energetics (TCM)
This point is used to regulate the Liver (the organ involved in the circulation of Blood and Qi) and the Spleen (the organ that transforms and transports nutrients), and to address Damp-Heat (an imbalance associated with inflammation and stagnation).
For a personalised protocol suited to your constitution
Everyone is different. An energetic assessment at the practice identifies the points most relevant to your own needs.
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