SP8 - Diji (Spleen-Pancreas Point 8)
Point features
Where is it located
SP8 is located 3 cun below SP9, on the medial side of the leg, in a depression posterior to the medial border of the tibia, along the line between SP9 and the medial malleolus.
The location is often not easily identifiable on 2D maps.
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Functions
- Regulates menstruation and stops pain
- Moves the Blood and removes stagnation
- Tonifies the Spleen in acute conditions
- Further information available in the app
What is it for
- Acute dysmenorrhea
- Sudden pelvic pain
- Heavy or irregular menstruation
- Acute abdominal pain, distention
- Further information available in the app
In the app, you can explore all the conditions treatable with SP8, its interactions with other points, and its relation to classical TCM.
Curiosity
SP8 is the Xi-cleft point of the Spleen, making it particularly useful for acute and excess conditions, such as sudden menstrual pain or rapid uterine bleeding. It is a key point in gynecological protocols, often combined with SP6 and LR3.
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What you can find with AcupointsMap:
- Interactive 3D visualization of the point
- Complete functions and therapeutic indications
- Needle insertion methods and detailed localization
- Complete pathway of the meridian of Spleen-Pancreas
- Main, Luo, Divergent, Muscle and Extraordinary Meridians
- Associated pathology sheets
- Treatment management on patients and connection with the 3D mannequin
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