Spleen 1, Abbreviated as SP 1, Transliterated Yinbai in Chinese, Hidden White in English.
SP 1 Acupuncture Point Location:
On the medial side of the great toe, 0.1 cun posterior to the corner of the nail.
SP 1 Acupuncture Point Indications:
- Menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, bloody stools, hematuria
- Abdominal distention
- Manic psychosis, nightmares, convulsions
SP 1 Acupuncture Point Benefits:
Stops bleeding, regulates the Spleen, calms the shen, revives consciousness.
Classification:
Jing-Well point of the Spleen Meridian.
Notes:
Using moxa on SP 1 can stop bleeding anywhere in the body, especially uterine bleeding. Jing-Well points are where the qi bubbles up. Jing-Well points are indicated to revive consciousness. Jing-Well points are known to treat fullness below the Heart and clear Heat.