Lower He Sea of the Large Intestine
Sea of Blood point
LOCATION: 3 cun below St 36, one fingerbreadth from the anterior crest of the tibia, in m. tibialis
anterior
IMAGE: Refers to the point's function of leading excess Yang Qi down. "Juxu" is also the name
for a type of horse which is said to have strong legs. "Void" may also be a reference to the hollow
on the lateral side of the shin.
FUNCTIONS: Regulates the Intestines & Stomach
Clears & cools Dampness & Heat
Eliminates accumulations and stagnation
Benefits the Spleen,
Clears Channels
Invigorates Collaterals
Moves Food Stagnation
Regulates Qi
Sedates Asthma
Sedates Rebellious Qi
INDICATIONS:
abdominal pain or distension
appendicitis
beriberi
deficient, weak conditions of the Spleen & Stomach
diarrhea
dysentery
enteritis
gastritis
hemiplegia
indigestion
leg Qi
sharp pain in the intestines
NEEDLING: Perpendicularly 0.5 - 1.2 cun
PSYCHO-SPIRITUAL USES:
POINT COMBINATIONS: With St 39 and U.B. 11 excess feeling in the upper burner, trouble
breathing. pulls the energy down
ANCIENT USES: Nei Jing: "When the Sea of Blood is full, the patient has the sensation that his
body is increasing in size."
OTHER: Sea of Blood point: used to nourish and cool the organs.
Colitis-- or any problem in large intestine
