Xi Cleft
LOCATION: 3 cun below Sp 9, on the line connecting Sp 9 and the medial malleolus
IMAGE: Refers to the point's function of regulating the "mechanism" of the earth (Spleen) channel
as it relates to lower burner disharmonies.
FUNCTIONS: Harmonizes the Blood
Regulates the uterus
Clears the channel
Harmonizes Spleen & Kidneys
Holds Sperm
Induces Diuresis
Invigorates Blood and Transforms Blood Stagnation
Regulates Menses
Regulates Qi and Blood
Stimulates Spleen Stomach,
Stops Leukorrhea
Stops Pain
Tonifies Spleen Qi and Blood
INDICATIONS:
abnormal uterine bleeding
colic
difficult urination
distension of the abdomen & flanks
dysmenorrhea (esp. excess)
edema
edema
hemorrhoids
irregular menstruation
nocturnal emissions
NEEDLING: Perpendicular 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS: With LI 4 for painful menses
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER:
fibroids
CAM: abdominal distension, anorexia, dysentery
no erection
