SP8

Diji

Star

地機 (Dìjī) — Earth Pivot

Spleen channel · point 8

Xi-Cleft point

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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