SP-06, Sān Yīn Jiāo, 三陰交, Three Yin Intersection
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| Categories |
| Spleen, Liver, and Kidney meeting point |
| Location |
| On the medial side of the lower leg • 3 cun superior to the prominence of the medial malleolus, in a depression close to the medial crest of the tibia. |
| Needling |
| Type: Perpendicular, Oblique Depth: 1 to 1.5 cun |
| Description: Perpendicular or oblique proximal insertion, 1 to 1.5 cun. |
| Caution: CC: Pregnancy |
| Notes |
| SP6 - right side if blood stasis, left side if blood deficiency, gender neutral [Pollak, AIMC school, Personal communications] |
| Energetics 1 |
| BEST FOR REPRODUCTIVE PROBLEMS no matter if it's excess/deficiency, male or female • Menstrual problems • Vaginal discharge or dryness • Male infertility • Impotence • Nocturnal emission |
| Energetics 2 |
| BLOOD DISORDERS - nearly all blood problems • Blood deficiency - pale face, tongue, blurry eyes, poor memory, poor concentration. • Blood stasis - sharp fixed pain, bruises, swollen, masses, purple tongue, choppy pulse • Blood Heat - red skin rashes/ulcers, may be worse in summer, insomnia, thirsty, red tongue • Stop bleeding - caution during menses |
| Energetics 3 |
| THREE YIN INTERSECTION: Urinary problems • Skin problems • Strengthen SP • Tonify Yin |
| Energetics 4 |
| LOCAL - Legs • Resolve dampness, tonify SP, ST, KD, harmonize LV, relief pain • Digestive problems |
| Energetics 5 |
| THREADING: SP6 to KD7 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture from SP6 to K7; indicated for urination dysfunction, enuresis, night sweat, diarrhea, abdominal pain, irregular menstruation) • SP6 to GB39 (Patient supine or sitting on chair; puncture perpendicularly; indicated for abdominal distension, diarrhea, irregular menstruation, foot pain and weakness, sciatic pain, stiff neck)[Fan, Y. July 22, 2024. Powerpoint] |
| Energetics 6 |
Information in this post came from many sources, including class notes, practitioners, websites, webinars, books, magazines, and editor's personal experience. While the original source often came from historical Chinese texts, variations may result from the numerous English translations. Always consult a doctor prior to using these drugs. The information here is strictly for educational purposes.
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