Acupuncture Points for Relieving Gynecological & Uterine Discomfort
By Fiona Yiu · 14 April 2026 · 1 min read

Acupuncture Points for Relieving Gynecological & Uterine Discomfort
1. Sanyinjiao (SP6)
The No.1 Acupoint for Gynecology & Lower Body Edema
• Location: On the inner lower leg, 4 finger-widths above the medial malleolus, in the depression posterior to the tibia.
• Effects: Regulates the uterus, regulates menstruation, reduces lower limb edema, and relieves gynecological discomfort.
2. Yinlingquan (SP9)
Edema-Relief Acupoint
• Location: On the inner knee, in the depression below the medial condyle of the tibia.
• Effects: Strengthens the spleen, eliminates dampness, reduces whole-body edema, and relieves swollen feet, hands, and lower abdominal bloating.
3. Qihai (CV6)
Abdominal Edema Relief & Uterus-Warming
• Location: 2 finger-widths (approx. 1.5 cun) directly below the navel.
• Effects: Replenishes qi, drains excess water, warms the uterus, regulates menstruation, and relieves lower abdominal edema and menstrual pain.
4. Guanyuan (CV4)
Specialized Point for the Uterus
• Location: 4 finger-widths (approx. 3 cun) directly below the navel.
• Effects: Strengthens the uterus, regulates menstruation, improves gynec
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