Location
On the medial side of the lower leg, 3 cun below SP9, on the line connecting SP9 and the medial malleolus.
Needling
Depth:
1.0–1.5 cun
Angle:
Perpendicular
Functions
- Regulates the Spleen and resolves dampness
- Invigorates blood and relieves acute menstrual pain
- Regulates the uterus
Indications
Dysmenorrhoea, especially acute and severeirregular menstruation and uterine bleedingabdominal pain and distensiondifficult urination and oedemadiarrhoea
Clinical Notes
The Xi-Cleft of the Spleen and the point of choice for acute period pain — usually strongly reduced during the attack itself.
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