Location Inferior and lateral “below” to the pubic spine, 2.5 cun lateral to the Conception Vessel (Ren Meridian,) at the inguinal groove lateral and inferior to Qichong (ST-30).
Local Anatomy: Inferior and lateral to the pubic symphysis, 2.5 cun lateral to the CV meridian, at the inguinal groove lateral and inferior to ST-30.
Vasculature: The branches of the external pudendal artery and vein, the pubic branches of the inferior epigastric artery and vein; laterally, the femoral vein.
Innervation: The ilioinguinal nerve; deeper, in the inferior aspect, the anterior branch of the obturator nerve.
Martial Arts Usage
Dangerous
Disrupt Energy
Fight Ender
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) Classes
Forbidden Point
Attack Method: Moxibustion can be applied. Straight insertion 1 – 1.5 inch. Caution Avoid the Artery. Angle is 90°.
Description Struck hard enough, this point can be lethal. A light to medium strike may cause the genitals to bleed. Internal physical injury may be caused to the tendons and muscles in this area.
This point also has an effect upon the tantien, causing the energy flow to the whole body to become erratic. GB-24 is often struck in unison with this point for a devastating effect.