Chong Men (SP12)
📍 Location
In the inguinal region, in the inguinal groove, 3.5 cun lateral to the midline, just lateral to the femoral artery.
🏥 Indications
Lower-abdominal pain, hernia, difficult urination, uterine prolapse, and weak/numb leg.
🖐️ Stimulation method
Avoid the artery; oblique insertion 0.5–1.0 cun outward.
⚠️ Contraindications
Needling directly onto the femoral pulse is forbidden; contraindicated in pregnancy.