Atlas of Acupuncture

4 Acupuncture Points of the Twelve Primary Channels

Location

3 cun proximal to the highest prominence of the medial malleo-

lus, on the posterior border of the medial crest of the tibia.

How to find

From the highest prominence of the medial malleolus (➞3.6.2),

measure 3 cun (1 handbreadth) in a superior direction, where

SP-6is located in a depression at the posterior border of the

medial crest of the tibia. This point is often sensitive to pressure.

Sometimes, this depression is located more anteriorly, and locat-

ing SP-6should be based on pressure-sensitivity.

Located in a comparable position is ➞G.B.-39(3 cun proximal

to the prominence of the lateral malleolus, on the anterior border

of the fibula, intersecting point of the three foot Yang channels).

Needling

Vertically or obliquely 1–2 cun. Caution: Contraindicated dur-

ing pregnancy, particularly with reducing needle techniques;

exception: to promote labour.

Actions/Indications

● Tonifies the Spleen and the Stomach, eliminates Dampness

● Nourishes the Blood and Yin, regulates menstruation, pro-

motes labour

● Regulates urination, benefits the genitals, harmonises the

Lower Burner

● Calms the shen

Special features

Meeting point with the Liver and Kidney channels (group luo-

connecting point) and the yin qiao mai. Very important point for

disorders of the Lower Burner (especially for gynaecological

disorders, birth and urinary disorders), as well as for many

digestive disorders and psychological disorders (caused by

Blood and Yin deficiency).

SP-6 Three Yin Intersection SANYINJIAO

SP-5

SP-1

SP-2 SP-3

SP-4 KID-2

KID-6 KID-5

KID-4

KID-3

SP-6

LIV-4

KID-8

KID-7

3 cun

G.B.-39

Highest prominence

of the medial malleolus

Highest

prominence

of the medial

malleolus

SP-6

3 cun

Posterior

border of

the tibia

Highest prominence

of the medial malleolus

SP-6

KID-8

KID-3

KID-7

(^15) cun
11
12
SP-1
SP-4 KID-2
SP-5
SP-6
Highest
prominence
of the medial
malleolus
13
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