Meeting point of 3 Lower Yin Meridians
LOCATION: 3 cun directly above the tip of the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the
medial aspect of the tibia.
IMAGE: The three yin channels of the leg connect here.
FUNCTIONS: Strengthens the Spleen & transforms Dampness
Spreads the Liver Qi
Benefits the Kidneys
Benefits Delivery of Baby, Calms Fetus, Clears Blood Heat, Clears Damp Heat, Clears Deficient
Heat, Clears Wind Damp from Channels, Invigorates Blood, Moistens Blood, Moistens Dryness,
Moves Qi and Transforms Qi Stagnation, Nourishes Liver Yin, Promotes Urination, Raises Middle
Qi, Regulates Menses, Regulates Middle and Lower Jiao, Regulates Qi & Blood, Regulates the
Uterus, Regulates Water Pathways, Sedates Liver Yang, Sedates Mind, Softens Hard Masses, Stops
Pain, Tonifies Kidney Yin & Jing, Tonifies Qi and Blood, Tonifies Spleen Yang
INDICATIONS:
abnormal bleeding
cloudy urine
colic
deficient & weak condition of Stomach & Spleen
diarrhea (major point)
difficult labor (good- esp w/ LI 4)
difficult urination
diseases of the reproductive system (any)
distension or pain of the abdomen
eczema
failure to discharge placenta
fetal death in uterus
hemiplegia
incontinence
intestinal noises & diarrhea
irregular menstruation
lack of menstruation
neurasthenia (major point)
neurodermatitis
nocturnal emissions
poor digestion
sterility (of women)
urticaria
vaginal discharge
vertigo from deficient blood
NEEDLING: Perpendicular 0.5 - 1.0 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
Mann: nervous depression
POINT COMBINATIONS: Used a lot w/ St 36 for deficiency
w/ Sp 4 & P6 for excess
ANCIENT USES:
OTHER: Because it affects Liver, Spleen, and Kidney, this is an important point for Yin
and Blood in the body.
Main point for menstrual problems
Sp 4: upper abdomen pain and distension
Sp 6: lower abdomen pain and distension
Diabetes
Main point for skin problems (esp those associated with blood/damp)
prolapse
CAM: insomnia, hernia, pain in external genitalia
Headache associated with menses
hot flashes/menopause
constipation
"Always use Sp 6 in Blood deficiency"
food in stool
insomnia from fatigue
CONTRAINDICATED IN PREGNANCY: PULLS THE QI DOWNWARD
