Urinary incontinence affects millions, yet many who experience it don’t care to talk about it. Beyond being physically disruptive, incontinence can be emotionally draining, often preventing people from enjoying their daily routines or social lives. But just because it’s common doesn’t mean it’s inevitable.
Traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) offers a lesser-known but powerful ally in the fight against the condition: the Winnowing Gate (Ji Men, SP11) acupoint on the inner thigh. Easy to locate and even easier to activate, this acupoint might change how you think about aging and bodily control.
Ancient Tools for Everyday Challenges
First mentioned in the “Zhen Jiu Jia Yi Jing” (“The A-B Classic of Acupuncture and Moxibustion”), Ji Men belongs to the Spleen meridian, but its influence doesn’t stop there. It’s often used alongside acupoints on the Urinary Bladder meridian in protocols focused on restoring urinary control. Ji Men has a notable impact on regulating how urine flows—whether that means promoting urination in cases of painful retention (dysuria), or helping to stop unwanted leakages.
Moreen Liao
R.Ph. of TCM (Taiwan)
Moreen was born into a family with a lineage of four generations of traditional Chinese medicine doctors and professors.
She was Dean of the Natural Therapies Institute in Sydney, Australia.
Drawing on her family heritage, she created a certified organic wellness brand, and co-founded the largest Chinese medical image encyclopedia online.
