Foot Taiyin 1-10 Flashcards
SP1 Yinbai
Hidden White
SP1 Location
On the medial side of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
SP1 Needling
Perpendicular or oblique insertion directed proximally 0.1-0.2 cun or prick to bleed
SP1 Contraindications
Contraindicated in pregnancy
Moxa typically used for uterine bleeding or SP Qi Xu, but if there is bleeding from the head do not use moxa, prick to bleed instead
SP1 Associations
Jing Well
Wood Point
Ghost Point
Entry Point from ST42 Chongyang
SP1 TCM Patterns
SP Not Controlling the Blood
SP1 TCM Actions
Stops bleeding
Regulates the spleen
Unbinds the chest
Calms the heart and spirit
Restores consciousness
SP1 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
Vomit blood/ nosebleed
Anorexia Nervosa
Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)/ Mental disorders related to heat
Pregnancy contraindicated
Blood in urine/stools
Loss of consciousness
EPF (absence sweat)
Depression
Any Bleeding Issues, esp. from SP Deficiency - famous for uterine bleeding (with LV1), reckless bleeding, hemorrhage, blood in the urine/stools, nosebleed
SP1 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L4
SP1 Notes
The first trinity of ghost points, consisting of this point, Shaoshang Lu-11 and Renzhong Du-26, represent the initial stages of being taken over. Being at the peripheries of the body they are aimed at expelling the influence before it takes hold.
Its Ghost Point name, Guilei, Ghost Fortress, indicates that at this stage is when depression and withdrawal begins to settle in as the ghost erects a barrier to the outside world. Its other name Guiyan, Ghost Eye, reflects this depressive phase in that you now start to see like the ghost.
Other symptoms may include a heaviness on the chest causing sleepiness but restless dreaming when asleep, known as Guiza, the Ghost sitting on your Chest.
This is the first of the Ghost Points that is treated with moxa, due to the ghosts Yin nature (Yuen, 2005, 3 Spirits & 7 Souls).
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SP1 Nearby Points
LV1 - On the lateral aspect of the big toe, 0.1 cun from the corner of the nail
SP2 Dadu
Great Metropolis
SP2 Location
On the medial side of the big toe, in the depression distal and inferior to the first metatarsophalangeal joint
SP2 Needling
Oblique inferior insertion 0.3-0.5 cun
SP2 Associations
Ying Spring
Fire Point
(Mother Point of SP Channel)
SP2 TCM Patterns
SP & ST Damp Heat
SP2 TCM Actions
Regulates SP
Resolves dampness and damp-heat
Harmonizes the middle-jiao and clears heat
SP2 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
Heart Pain
EPF (absence sweating)
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea/Constipation
Swelling of body and limbs
Agitation
Insomnia
Lumbar Pain
Gout - painful obstructions
With SP 3 tonify SP organ - abdominal distention, diarrhea and/or heart pain.
SP2 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L4
SP2 Notes
In five element acupuncture this point is reinforced to tonify Spleen deficiencies.
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SP2 Nearby Points
Bafeng - On the dorsum of the foot, between the webbing and the metatarsophalangeal joints (4 each foot)
LV2 - On the dorsum of the foot between the 1st and 2nd toes, 0.5 cun proximal to the margin of the web
SP3 Taibai
Supreme White
SP3 Location
On the medial side of the foot in a depression proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone, on the border of red and white skin
SP3 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 - 1 cun
SP3 Associations
Shu Stream
Earth Point
Yuan Source Point
(Horary)
SP3 TCM Patterns
- Spleen Qi Xu
- Spleen Yang Xu
- Spleen Unable to Control Blood
- Spleen Invasion by Damp-Cold
- Stomach Yin Deficiency
SP3 TCM Actions
Tonifies SP and resolves dampness and heat
Harmonzies SP and ST
Regulates Qi
SP3 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
Heart Disease
Epigastric Pain
Abdominal Pain
Digestive Issues
Muscle Weakness
EPF - fullness, oppression, heavy head
Diarrhea
Pain of the knee and thigh, joint pains, lumbar pain, atrophy disorder.
SP Qi and Yang Deficiency, especially those with excess pathologies - abdominal a/or epigastric pain, digestive issues, heart pain.
Main treatment point of Lung Sho pattern (with LU 9) - in Japanese style Five Phasetreatment protocol. Also the main point of Spleen Sho pattern (with PC 7).
SP3 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L4
SP3 Trigger Point
Muscle: Flexor hallucis brevis
Myotome Innervation: Medial plantar nerve from tibial nerve from sciatic nerve (L4 - S3)
Pain Referral Pattern: To head of first metatarsal with spillover to great toe
Indications: Diseases of the foot
SP3 Notes
Ling Shu Ch. 6 suggests piercing the Ying and Shu points of the Yin channels if a disease is in the Yin of the Yin realm (e.g. the Zang organs) suggesting this point and Dadu Sp-2 in diseases of the Spleen.
Ling Shu Ch. 34, On the Five Disturbances, advises this point and Zusanli St-36 to remove disturbing Qi in the Stomach and Intestines causing cholera symptoms (vomiting, cramps and watery diarrhoea).
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SP3 Nearby Points
LV3 - On the dorsum of the foot in a depression distal to the junctions of the 1st and 2nd metatarsal bones
SP4 Gongsun
Grandfather Grandson
SP4 Location
On the medial side of the foot, in a depression distal and inferior to the base of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin
SP4 Needling
Perpendicular 0.5 - 1 cun
SP4 Associations
Luo Connecting Point
Confluent (Master) of Chong Mai, coupled with PC6 of Yin Wei Mai
SP4 TCM Patterns
- Stomach Dampness
- Stomach Cold Invasion
- SP & ST Damp Heat
- Large Intestine Damp Heat
- Rebellious Stomach Qi
- Food Accumulation in Stomach
- ST Rebellious Qi
SP4 TCM Actions
- Regulate SP and ST
- Regulate Chong Mai (Sea of Blood)
SP4 Indications
Conditions / Symptoms:
Abdominal Pain
Cysts/Fibroids
Anxiety
Dysentary, Food Poisoning
Epigastric Pain
Mental Health - OCD, Anxiety
Insomnia
Amenorrhea, Irregular Menstruation
Excess pathologies of the ST and Intestines - severe abdominal a/or epigastric pain, dysentery, food poisoning.
Gynecological and Abdominal issues due to stagnation of Qi and Blood - masses, fibroids, cysts, irregular menstruation.
With PC 6 for chest and heart pain, shen disorders, sighing, anxiety, insomnia, nervousness.
SP4 Neuroanatomy
Superficial Innervation: Superficial peroneal nerve from L4 - S1
Dermatome Segment: L4
SP4 Notes
Ling Shu Ch. 10 describes the diseases relating to the Luo emanating from this point as:
Repletion: Cutting pain in the intestine
Depletion: Abdomen swells like a drum
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SP4 Nearby Points
KD2 - Anterior and inferior to the medial malleolus in a depression on the lower border of the tuberosity of the navicular bone
KD1 - On the sole, in a depression at the junction of the anterior 1/3 and posterior 2/3rds of a line connecting the base of the 2nd and 3rd toes with the heel