Names Of Sanyinjiao
SP 6 Acupuncture Point
- English Name: Three Yin Intersection
- Pinyin Name: Sanyinjiao
- Chinese Character: 三陰交
Where Is SP 6 ?
SP 6 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?.
What Is SP 6 Used For?
SP 6 Clinical Usages
- 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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How Is SP 6 Categorized?
SP 6 Acupuncture Point Associations
- Intersection point of the SP, LV and KD (3 leg yin meridians)
What Diagnostic Patterns May Use SP 6 ?
This point along with others in a proper point prescription may be used to balance the following TCM Patterns:
For more on this, read "What Does Acupuncture Treat?" and "Point Prescription Guidelines".
What Conditions May Use SP 6 ?
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".
What Points Are Near SP 6 ?
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- Tonifies KD Yang, especially with respect to water regulation - sweating (too much or too little, spontaneous), swellings, urinary issues.
- Oedema, especially chronic effecting the abdomen a/or lower legs.
- Five types of Lin Disorder - resolve accumulation of damp a/or damp-heat.
- Diarrhea, abdominal distention, hemorrhoids, constipation.
- Low back pain from deficiency a/or stagnation.
- Main treatment point of Kidney Sho pattern (with LU 5 and LU 8) - in Japanese style Five Phase treatment protocol.
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