Shu Stream: Earth
Source point
LOCATION: Proximal and inferior to the head of the first metatarsal bone, at the junction of the
red and white skin
IMAGE: Taibai is the name for the planet Venus, which corresponds to the metal element and was
considered as having a martial influence on life on earth. Sp 3's function of sedating "uprisings" in
the Large Intestine (metal organ) is a reflection of this. "Tai Bai" is also the name of a Mountain,
which is reminiscent of the "mountain" created by the 1st metatarsophalangeal joint.
FUNCTIONS:
Benefits the Spleen
Eliminates Damp & Heat
Harmonizes Middle and Lower Jiao
Benefits the Spine
Harmonizes Stomach Yin
Regulates Large Intestine
Regulates Spleen & Stomach
Tonifies Spleen Qi & Yang
INDICATIONS:
abdominal distension
acute gastroenteritis
constipation
dysentery
edema
headache (from damp-- tight band sensation)
stomach-ache
NEEDLING: Perpendicular 0.3 - 0.5 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS:
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: CAM: gastric pain, sluggishness (damp feeling)
hemorrhoids/prolapses
for people who are very pale ("most white")
shock
memory
"Can't let go, can't move on." For people who are stuck mentally or have obsessions.
sleepy after meals
chemotherapy
Dr. Voll: Rt. side: carbohydrate metabolism, diabetes (also for stopping sugar or sugar cravings)
Lt. side: RBC's & platelets (anemia)
J.C. Darrus:
Gastric acidity one hour after meals, vomits everything ingested, diarrhea with pus and
blood
Body feels heavy
