Acupuncture Points on the Spleen Channel of Foot Tai Yin
Regulates urinationDrains damp and clears heat
Dysuria, enuresis, pain and swelling in the inguinal region, muscular atrophy, motor impairment, pain and paralysis of the lower extremities.
Where is SP-11 located?
- A Manual of Acupuncture (p. 197): On the medial side of the thigh, 6 cun superior to Xuehai SP-10, on a line connecting Xuehai SP-10 with Chongmen SP-12.
- Chinese Acupuncture and Moxibustion (p. 160): 6 cun above Xuehai (SP-10), on the line drawn from Xuehai (SP-10) to Chongmen (SP-12).
Puncture perpendicularly 0.5-1.0 inch. Moxibustion is applicable.
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