Sanyinjiao (SP6)
Sanyinjiao (SP6), “Three Yin Intersection”, is a point on the Spleen meridian. It is point 6 of the 21 on the channel. Tonifies Spleen, nourishes Yin, harmonizes Liver, strengthens Kidneys, regulates blood and Qi.
Location
3 cun proximal to the medial malleolus, on the posterior border of the tibia.
Functions according to tradition
Tonifies Spleen, nourishes Yin, harmonizes Liver, strengthens Kidneys, regulates blood and Qi. Crossing point of the three leg Yin meridians.
Traditional indications
- Menstrual problems
- Insomnia
- Digestion
- Fluid retention
- Infertility
- Anxiety
- Abdominal pain
Indications described by tradition; they do not amount to proven clinical effectiveness for each one.
What its classification means
Two or more channels meet here, so it is credited with acting on all of them.
It belongs to the small group of points that tradition associates with an entire region of the body (Zusanli with the abdomen, Weizhong with the back, Lieque with the head and nape, Hegu with the face and mouth…).
Precautions
Contraindicated during pregnancy.
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.
- EX-HN22 Anmian (Extraordinary points): Anxiety, Insomnia
- LV3 Taichong (Liver): Insomnia, Menstrual problems
- BL15 Xinshu (Bladder): Anxiety, Insomnia
- CV14 Juque (Ren Mai (Conception Vessel)): Anxiety, Insomnia
- EX-HN3 Yintang (Extraordinary points): Anxiety, Insomnia
- GB13 Benshen (Gallbladder): Anxiety, Insomnia
Point profile
- Code
- SP6
- Pinyin name
- Sān Yīn Jiāo
- Characters
- 三阴交
- Translation
- Three Yin Intersection
- Meridian
- Spleen
- Element
- Earth
- Classification
- Crossing point, Command point
- Topics
- Digestion, Women's Health, Sleep
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