Spleen 1-10 3 Star Points Flashcards
SP 4 Name
Grandfather Grandson
SP 4 Classification
Luo Connecting
Confluent point of the Penetrating Vessel (Chong Mai)
SP 4 Location
In the depression distal and inferior to the base of the 1st metatarsal bone, at the junction of the red and white skin
SP 4 Needling
0.5-0.8 Perp
SP 4 Actions
Fortifies the spleen
harmonizes the middle jiao
Regulates Qi
resolves dampness
Calms the spirit
Benefits the Heart and chest
Regulates the Penetrating vessel
SP 4 Indication
ACUTE
Connects spleen and stomach (dry and damp)
Food poisoning
Flu
Summer heat
Facial edema
Gyno issues
Pair with PC 6 to treat upper/middle jiao
SP 6 Name
Three Yin Intersection (L,K, Sp)
SP 6 Location
3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus posterior to the medial border of the tibia
SP 6 Needling
Perp 0.5 -1
SP 6 Action
Tonifies the spleen and stomach
Resolves damp
Harmonizes liver
Tonifies Kidneys
Regulates menstruation and induces labor
Harmonizes lower jiao
Regulates urination and benefits the genitals (along with liver)
Calms the spirit
Invigorates blood
Activates the channel, alleviates pain
SP 6 Indication
TONIFY YIN AND BLOOD
All disorders of lower jiao
Tonify liver kidney yin def.
Any reproductive system disorders
Insomnia
Heart and kidney disharmony (Fire water balance)
SP 9 Name
Yin Mound Spring
SP 9 Location
Location: On the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia, in the depression posterior and inferior to the medial condyle of the tibia
SP 9 Classification
He-sea Water
SP 9 Action
Regulates the spleen and resolves damp
Opens and moves the water passage
Benefits the lower jiao
