SP 6 Acupuncture Point

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

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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SP 6 Acupuncture Point Associations

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".

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".

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