隱白 (Yǐnbái) — Hidden White
Spleen channel · point 1
Jing-Well pointWood pointWood point of the Spleen channel
Location
On the medial side of the great toe, approximately 0.1 cun proximal to the corner of the nail.
Needling
Depth:
0.1 cun
Angle:
Shallow perpendicular
Moxibustion: Direct moxibustion at SP1 is the classical treatment for uterine bleeding from Spleen qi failing to hold the blood — often more effective here than needling.
Functions
- Strengthens the Spleen and controls the blood
- Stops bleeding, especially uterine
- Calms the spirit and restores consciousness
Indications
Uterine bleeding and excessive menstrual flowblood in the stool or urinenosebleedexcessive dreaming and insomniachildhood convulsionsabdominal distensionloss of consciousness
Clinical Notes
The single most reliable point for menorrhagia and metrorrhagia of deficiency type; moxa rather than needle is the method of choice.
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