Spleen 10
SP10 Acupressure Point
Apply the Earth Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Spleen Channel. Spleen 10 is a major point for breaking up Blood Stagnation in the Lower Jiao for women’s gynecological issues and for pain syndromes anywhere in the body.
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Location of Acupressure Point SP 10
On the anterior location above the knee 2 Cun above the mediosuperior border of the patella on the bulge of the medial portion of the muscle of the quadriceps femoris. If one places the hand on the knee cap, the pointer finger will fall on a tender point in the fleshy muscle. Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Spleen 10 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point which lies mainly in its ability to move Blood anywhere in the body.
Health Conditions, Indications, and Acupressure Point Combinations Using SP 10
Gynecological Disorders
Use acupressure point Spleen 10 for any condition with stagnation of Qi and/or Blood in the Lower Jiao such as PMS, heavy menstrual bleeding, endometriosis, uterine fibroids, infertility issues, clots with menstruation, and so on.
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Spleen 10
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Liver 3
Pain or Itching of the Genitals
For both men and women experiencing pain or itching of the genitals including herpes, prostate issues, pain of the scrotum, pain or swelling of the labia:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Spleen 10
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 11
Skin Disorders
In the case of skin conditions that present with redness, itching, or inflammation such as rashes, eczema, psoriasis, or hives:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Spleen 10
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Liver 3
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 11
Pain of the Knee or Leg
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Spleen 10
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 34
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Gallbladder 40
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Bladder 62
Other Name(s) of SP 10
- Xuehai
- Blood Cleft
- Sea of Blood
- Hundred Worm Burrow
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Spleen 10
- Luo Harmonizing point
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Spleen 10
- Invigorates the Blood
- Dispels Stasis of the Blood
- Cools the Blood
- Harmonizes menstruation
- Benefits the skin
- Tonifies the Blood
Cautions: Do not use acupressure as self-care when pregnant without the guidance of a licensed acupuncturist. Always discuss new treatment modalities with your local health care professional.
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