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SP6 · 足太阴脾经

Sanyinjiao sān yīn jiāo · 三阴交

Location. 3 cun above the tip of the inner ankle, behind the medial border of the tibia.

Category. Meeting of the three Foot Yin meridians 足三阴经交会

The name means "meeting of the three Yin" — Spleen, Liver and Kidney meridians are said to cross here.

定位。内踝尖上 3 寸,胫骨内侧缘后方。

特定穴。Meeting of the three Foot Yin meridians 足三阴经交会

穴名意为"三条阴经交会"——脾、肝、肾三经据说在此相交。

Classical record · not a treatment recommendation. Needling technique is a licensed practitioner's skill and is out of scope here.
Widely cited traditional caution about use in pregnancy.

Other points on the Foot Taiyin Spleen

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