SP11

Jimen

Star

箕門 (Jīmén) — Winnower Gate

Spleen channel · point 11

Location

On the medial side of the thigh, 6 cun above SP10, on the line connecting SP10 and SP12.

Needling

Depth: 0.5–1.0 cun
Angle: Perpendicular, avoiding the femoral artery
⚠ Cautions: The femoral artery lies close by — palpate and avoid.

Functions

  • Resolves dampness and promotes urination
  • Clears damp-heat from the lower burner

Indications

Difficult urination and retention of urineenuresispain and swelling of the groindamp-heat of the genitals

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