SP 6 SP6 Three Yin Intersection Sanyinjiao 三陰交 spleen 6 Spleen 6 sp6
SP 6 SP6
SP 6 SP6
SP 6 Three Yin Intersection - Sanyinjiao - 三陰交
Location
3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleoulus on the posterior border of the tibia.
Associations
- Intersection point of the SP, LV and KD (3 leg yin meridians)
Actions
- 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.
SP 6 Cautions
Precautions:
- Pregnancy (PG): Cautions with pregnancy.
For a more comprehensive list of all cautions, see our precautions and contraindications page.
Relationships
Related TCM Patterns (2)
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