Sanyinjiao SP6

NAMES - MERIDIAN:

• Sanyinjiao, Three Yin Intersection – Spleen Meridian

• Huyệt Tam âm giao – Kinh Túc thái âm tỳ

• La réunion des trois Yin – Méridien de la rate

• 三陰交, sān yīn jiāo –  足太阴脾经

• sam eum gyo 삼음교, san in kō –  족태음비경

Abbreviated in English : SP6

THERAPEUTIC ACTIONS:

Fortifies the spleen, drives out humidity, regularizes and balances Yin and blood as well as liver and kidney.

INDICATIONS :

• Swollen legs and heels

• Nervous breakdown, hemiplegia

• Urinary retention, urinary urgency, testicular inflammation

• Spermatorrhea, wet dreams, impotence, menstrual disorders

• Stomach distended

• Nerve inflammation, urticaria, pruritus.

ASSOCIATIONS

• Combined with BL30, KD6, CV4, KI3 treatment of spermatosis, cloudy urine, painful urination.

• Combined with BL38 [(Moxibustion)] to treat dysuria, dysuria.

• Combined with BL40 [bleeding] to treat dysuria.

• Combined with BL57 to treat chest fullness.

• Combined with BL60, GB39, treatment of diseases in the upper part of the heel.

• Combined with BL67 (Moxibustion) to treat difficult labor.

• Combined with (Moxibustion) CV9 to treat abdominal distention.

• Combined with (Moxibustion) LV1 to treat swelling of the scrotum due to welding, heat and fluid retention.

• Combined with CV4 to treat bedwetting.

• Combined with CV4, CV3 to treat postpartum haemorrhage.

• Combined with CV4+ BL15, BL23 to treat cloudy urine, spermatogenesis.

• Combined with CV6 to treat cloudy urine, spermatogenesis.

• Combined with CV6, BL23, CV3 to treat irregular menstruation.

• Combined with CV6, CV12 to treat excessive menstrual periods, pain in the lower abdomen with bruises, blood clots.

• Combine with CV6, CV3 to treat amenorrhea.

• Combined with EX-HN17, BL43, CV6, LI11, BL23, CV3, GB39, CV19 to treat vaginal bleeding, not stopping.

• Combined with GB34, LI11, TE5, GB31, LI10 to treat pain in limbs due to rheumatism.

• Combined with KD10, KD8, LV3 to treat non-stop vaginal bleeding.

• Combined with KD10, LV1, CV6, KI2, LV3, CV3 to treat vaginal bleeding.

• Combined with KD11, LV14, ST28 to treat dysmenorrhea.

• Combined with KD6, LI4, LI11, DU26, SP6, GB41, ST36 to treat swollen limbs and face.

• Combined with LI4 to treat difficult birth, reverse birth.

• Combined with LI4, BL23 to treat difficult labor (horizontal).

• Combined with LI4, BL23, CV3 to treat menstrual cessation.

• Combined with LI4, LV3 to treat difficult labor.

• Coordinate with LV2, KD7, ST36 to treat the leg that cannot walk.

• Combined with PC6, CV12, ST36 to treat clogged blood vessels.

• Combined with PC6, LV3 to treat cracked tongue, bleeding tongue.

• Combined with PC7, CV12 to treat tumor pain in the lower abdomen.

• Combine with SP10, CV6, CV4 to treat irregular menstruation.

• Combined with SP9 to treat digestive disorders.

• Combined with SP9, BL38, CV3 to treat urinary retention due to heat, stagnant fluid.

• Combined with SP9, SP1, LV13, SP4, GB34, DU14, ST38, ST30, BL13, BL38, LU9, LU3, CV13, BL2 to treat insomnia.

• Combined with ST29, ST36 to treat testicular prolapse.

• Combined with ST36, GB39 to treat chronic leg pain.

• Combined with TE6, LI11, ST36 to treat irregular menstruation.

• Combined with TE6, LI11, ST36 to treat irregular menstruation.

• Combined with TE6, LI11, ST36 to treat women who do not have menstrual periods, yellow face, vomiting, and do not conceive.

• SP6 [gently] Combined with LI4 [Strongly] to treat cough due to cold..

References :

Some documents of traditional medicine of China and Vietnam

TECHNIQUES

• Perpendicular needles 1-1,5 cun

• Can penetrate into GB39.

• Moxibustion

• Note: Pregnant without Acupuncture

LOCATION AND FIND THE ACUPOINT:

Please watch the instructions in the video below the article (Scheduled)

SOME NOTABLE RECENT APPLIED STUDIES:

• "Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for Dysmenorrhea: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials." by Zhang, B., et al. (2019). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. This study analyzed the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for the treatment of dysmenorrhea (painful menstrual cramps) in women. The meta-analysis found that acupuncture at SP6 was more effective than other treatments and had a longer-lasting effect.

• "Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for insomnia: A systematic review and meta-analysis." by Cao, H., et al. (2019). Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for treating insomnia. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in improving sleep quality and reducing insomnia symptoms.

• "Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for irritable bowel syndrome: A systematic review and meta-analysis." by Wang, M., et al. (2020). Acupuncture in Medicine. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for treating irritable bowel syndrome. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in reducing symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome, including abdominal pain and bloating.

• "Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for knee osteoarthritis: a randomized controlled trial." by Huang, L., et al. (2021). Acupuncture in Medicine. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for knee osteoarthritis. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in reducing knee pain and improving knee function.

• "Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for patients with functional constipation: a systematic review and meta-analysis." by Li, Y., et al. (2020). Acupuncture in Medicine. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for treating functional constipation. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in improving bowel movement frequency and consistency.

• "Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for the treatment of anxiety: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials." by Wu, J., et al. (2020). Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for the treatment of anxiety. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in reducing anxiety symptoms and improving quality of life.

• "Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for the Treatment of Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review." by Kim, Y.J., et al. (2019). Journal of Menopausal Medicine. This systematic review evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for the treatment of menopausal symptoms. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in reducing hot flashes, sleep disturbances, and other menopausal symptoms.

• "Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for Treating Functional Dyspepsia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." by Liu, Y., et al. (2020). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for treating functional dyspepsia. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in reducing symptoms of functional dyspepsia.

• "Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for treatment of primary dysmenorrhea: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials." by Shi, Z., et al. (2018). Complementary Therapies in Medicine. This systematic review of randomized controlled trials evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for the treatment of primary dysmenorrhea. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in reducing menstrual pain and improving quality of life.

• "Acupuncture at the Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoint for hypertension: A systematic review and meta-analysis." by Xiong, J., et al. (2020). Complementary Therapies in Medicine. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for treating hypertension. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in reducing systolic blood pressure and improving overall blood pressure control.

• "Acupuncture at the Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoint for postoperative pain management: A systematic review and meta-analysis." by Wu, Y., et al. (2019). Journal of Pain Research. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for postoperative pain management. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in reducing postoperative pain intensity and decreasing the need for opioid pain medication.

• "Effectiveness of Acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) for Postpartum Insufficient Lactation: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis." by Tian, H., et al. (2020). Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. This systematic review and meta-analysis evaluated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for postpartum insufficient lactation. The results showed that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in increasing breast milk production.

• "Effects of acupuncture at the Sanyinjiao (SP6) acupoint on menstrual pain and quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial." by Li, Y., et al. (2019). Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of acupuncture at SP6 on menstrual pain and quality of life in women with primary dysmenorrhea. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 significantly reduced menstrual pain and improved quality of life compared to a placebo group.

• "The effect of acupressure on primary dysmenorrhea: a randomized controlled trial." by Osayande, A.S., Mehulic, S. (2019). Complementary Therapies in Clinical Practice. This study investigated the effectiveness of acupressure at SP6 for the treatment of dysmenorrhea in young women. The study found that acupressure at SP6 significantly reduced menstrual pain compared to a placebo group.

• "The effect of acupuncture at Sanyinjiao (SP6) on dyspnea and quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a randomized controlled trial." by Zhang, X., et al. (2019). Acupuncture in Medicine. This randomized controlled trial investigated the effectiveness of acupuncture at SP6 for treating dyspnea and improving quality of life in patients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. The study found that acupuncture at SP6 was effective in reducing dyspnea and improving quality of life.