SP 6 - Acupuncture Point - Sanyinjiao

SP 6 Names

• English Name: Three Yin Intersection
• Pinyin Name: Sanyinjiao
• Chinese Character: 三陰交

Location

• 3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleoulus on the posterior border of the tibia.
• For point location tips, read our meridian notes; unsure about "cun" measurements, read what is a cun?.

SP 6 Clinical Uses

• Tonify Yin and Blood, all Spleen disorders.
• Digestive disorders, sinking/prolapse.
• Gynecological issues, male sexual issues, difficult labor (expel fetus).
• Menstrual issues (irregular, amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea).
• Bleeding disorders, uterine bleeding, cool blood in hot skin diseases.
• Insomnia, palpitations, and other anxiety related emotions.
• Dizziness, hypertension.

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SP 6 Point Associations

SP 6 TCM Patterns

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:

• Spleen Qi Deficiency
• Kidney Yin Deficiency

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".

SP 6 Conditions Treated

This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following Conditions / Symptoms:

• Organ Prolapse
• Depression
• Amenorrhea (Absence of Menstruation)
• Dysmenorrhea (Menstrual Pain/Cramps)
• Irregular Menstruation
• Uterine Bleeding
• Insomnia
• Anxiety
• Palpitations
• Erectile Dysfunction (ED)

For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".