Spleen 9
SP9 Acupressure Point
Apply the Earth Aroma Acu-Stick® to activate points on the Spleen Channel. Acupressure point Spleen 9 on the Foot Taiyin channel is a major point in the body for expelling Internal Dampness and works for both Damp-Heat and Damp Cold conditions anywhere in the body, but especially the Lower Jiao.
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Location of Acupressure Point SP 9
Find the tender point on the leg below the knee in the depression at the lower border of the medial condyle of the tibia. Apply the Earth Element Aroma Acu-Stick® to Acupressure Point Spleen 9 to activate the healing potential of the pressure point.
Health Conditions, Indications, and Acupressure Point Combinations Using Acupressure Point Spleen 9
Skin Problems
Skin conditions with Damp-Heat, Redness, and possibly pus or drainage as in eczema, psoriasis, or itchy rashes with drainage:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Metal Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Large Intestine 11
- Apply the Wood Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Liver 3
Digestive Issues
In cases of Damp Cold in the Large Intestine with sharp pain during defecation, chronic loose stools, undigested food in the bowel movement, BM that seems unresolved, and/or sticky bowel movements:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 37
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Stomach 3
Breast Masses and Accumulations
To resolve-prevent masses developing in the breasts:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- 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
Infertility
For women experiencing infertility due to coldness in the Lower Jiao and uterus:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 10
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
- Apply the Moxa Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Kidney 3
- Apply the Moxa Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Ren 6
Pain
Pain syndromes along the Spleen channel would benefit from applying the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to Spleen 9; choose points above and below the area of the pain to activate with the corresponding Acu-stick and consider our all-natural topical pain remedies
Vaginal Yeast Infections
For women who have clear or white chronic vaginal drainage, especially when related to chronic yeast infections:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 10
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 40
Urinary Track Infections
With chronic painful urination due to Damp Heat:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Water Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Kidney 3
Stomach Pain
With pain and distention of the abdomen that is relieved with warmth:
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 9
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Spleen 6
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure point Stomach 36
- Apply the Moxa Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Kidney 3
- Apply the Earth Element Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Ren 12
- Apply the Moxa Acupressure Stick to acupressure Point Ren 6
Other Name(s) of Acupressure Point SP 9
- Yinlingquan
- Yin Mound Spring
- Source of the Internal Plateau
Traditional Chinese Medicine Classifications of Acupressure Point Spleen 9
- He-Sea Point
- Water Point
- Point of Ho, or Autumn
Traditional Chinese Medicine Actions of Acupuncture Point SP 9
- Regulates the Spleen Qi
- Resolves Dampness
- Opens Water Passages
- Benefits Urination
- Removes Obstructions of Channel w/ Pain
- Benefits the Lower Jiao
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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