Acupuncture Point Theory
The acupuncture point "SP 1" , 隱白, is represented by "Yinbai" in pinyin and "Hidden White" in english and may be found:
On the medial side of the big toe .1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail
Of many possible clinical applications, it may be considered to influence the following issues/symptoms:
Sp 1 has the following theoretical associations which serve as important guideposts in designing an effective treatment protocol:
Explore sp 1 functional groupings theory - Entry Exit Point, Five Shu and/or Ghost Point.
A single acupuncture point is not commonly thought of as an empirical way to influence a TCM diagnostic pattern. SP1, however, is a strong candidate to be incorporated into an acupuncture protocol for patients who exhibit: Spleen Not Controlling the Blood
SP 1 may potentially be used, in coordination with a well designed acupuncture treatment protocol, to influence the following conditions: Anorexia Nervosa, Depression and/or Menorrhagia (Heavy Menstrual Bleeding)
While not necessarily valid clinically, LV 1 (Jing Well Point - loss of consciousness, moves Qi…) and ST 45 (Release heat a/or move stagnation from the channe…) are nearby.
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