Jimen (SP11)
Jimen (SP11), “Winnower Gate”, is a point on the Spleen meridian. It is point 11 of the 21 on the channel. Drains Dampness from the lower Jiao and benefits urination.
Location
On the medial aspect of the thigh, at the upper third of the line joining SP12 with SP10.
Functions according to tradition
Drains Dampness from the lower Jiao and benefits urination.
Traditional indications
- Difficult urination
- Enuresis
- Groin pain
- Leg oedema
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
Precautions
Avoid the femoral artery, which beats on the medial thigh.
Points on other channels with similar indications
They share several traditional indications with this point. Comparing them helps understand why one or the other is chosen.
- LV9 Yinbao (Liver): Difficult urination, Enuresis
- BL26 Guanyuanshu (Bladder): Enuresis
- BL27 Xiaochangshu (Bladder): Difficult urination
- BL28 Pangguangshu (Bladder): Enuresis
- BL31 Shangliao (Bladder): Difficult urination
- CV2 Qugu (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Enuresis
Point profile
- Code
- SP11
- Pinyin name
- Jī Mén
- Characters
- 箕门
- Translation
- Winnower Gate
- Meridian
- Spleen
- Element
- Earth
- Topics
- Urination, Groin, Damp
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