Spleen 6
SP6 Acupressure Point
Apply the Earth Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Spleen Channel. Spleen 6 is one of the most useful and important acupressure-acupuncture points on the body with a multitude of actions and indications. Acupuncturists rely heavily on this point to harmonize the Spleen energetic organ system. It is the acupressure-acupuncture point where the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney energetic organ systems cross and the point influences all three organs and channels.
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Location of Acupressure Point Spleen 6
Spleen 6 is on the medial side of the leg 3 Cun (one hand width) above the tip of the medial malleolus and posterior to the edge of the tibia. Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Spleen 6 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions, Indications, and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Spleen 6
Liver Qi Stagnation
In the case of Liver Overacting on Spleen due to aggressive Liver energy resulting from Liver Qi Stagnation:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
Menstrual Disorders
The Liver energetic system governs the menstrual Blood according to traditional Chinese medicine and Spleen 6 intersects with the Liver channel. Both Blood Heat and Blood Stagnation can result in heavy menstrual bleeding, PMS cramps, and clots.
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 10
- Apply the Conception Vessel Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Ren 6
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
Skin Problems
Skin diseases resulting from Blood Heat such as eczema or psoriasis:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 10
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
Kidney Yin Deficiency
All Yin of the body is based in Kidney Yin. Spleen 6 is the Intersecting point of the Kidney and Spleen and plays an important role in fluid metabolism and Yin qualities of the body. In cases of Yin Deficiency with symptoms such as dry skin, afternoon-night sweats, and/or thirst:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
Edema
Because Spleen 6 plays an important role in fluid metabolism and influences the Kidney energetic system it is a useful point for treating edema of the ankles:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
Infertility
The Liver and Kidney energetic symptoms are implicated in women’s gynecological disorders and Spleen 6 intersects with both playing a role in a large number of reproductive issues including infertility.
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 4
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
- Apply the Moxa Acupressure Stick to Acupressure Point Ren 6
Spleen Qi Deficiency
With Internal Dampness developing in the body due to Spleen Qi Deficiency and symptoms of a feeling of heaviness of the body and/or the four limbs:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Stomach 40
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 9
Chronic diarrhea or loose stools may indicate Spleen Qi Deficiency.
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Ren 12
Chronic episodes of undigested food in the stool would indicate Spleen Qi Deficiency:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 4
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Ren 12
If experiencing chronic nausea and lack of appetite:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 3
- Apply the Fire Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Pericardium 6
Constipation
Chronic constipation with sticky bowel movements that seem unresolved point to Internal Dampness due to Spleen Qi Deficiency:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Stomach 37
In cases of chronic constipation with dry bowel movements due to Blood Deficiency:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Stomach 36
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Stomach 37
Breast Growths and Accumulations
The Spleen channel traverses the breasts and acupressure point Spleen 6 is highly prized for preventing and/or resolved masses developing in the breasts.
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6 and applying
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 4
- Apply he Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
- Apply our all-natural Breast Cream directly to breasts
Urinary Problems
- In the case of difficult urination, painful urination, Interstitial Cystitis (IC), retention of urine, or cloudy urine:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
Pain
With atrophy or pain in the lower leg, shin, or foot:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Large Intestine 4
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Liver 3
- Consider using our all-natural topical pain remedies
With heat in the soles of the feet:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Kidney 1
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick acupressure point Stomach 36
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
Other Name(s) of Acupressure Point Spleen 6
- Sanyinjiao
- Three Yin Meeting
- Reunion of Three Yin
- Three Yin Crossing
- Great Yin
- Three Yin Intersection
- Life Support
- Lower Three Li
- Tai Yin
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupuncture Point SP 6
- Center of Energy
- Intersecting or Meeting Point of the Spleen, Liver, and Kidney
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupressure Point Spleen 6
- Tonifies Qi
- Builds Blood
- Raises Qi
- Resolves Internal Dampness
- Holds the Blood
- Cools the Blood
- Regulates the Skin
- Harmonizes the Liver Qi
- Tonifies the Kidney Energetic Organ System
- Regulates Menstruation and the Reproductive System
- Tonifies Yin
- Harmonizes the Lower Jiao
- Regulates Urination
- Benefits the Genitals
- Calms the Shen
- Invigorates Blood
- Activates the Spleen Channel
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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