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
- Consider our organic Restore the Middle Way formula and organic Free and Easy Wanderer formula.
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
- Consider our organic Restore the Middle Way formula
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
- Consider using our organic Free and Easy Wanderer formula along with our organic Restore the Middle Way formula
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
- Consider our organic Restore the Middle Way formula
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
- Consider our organic Restore the Middle Way formula
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
- Consider our organic Yin Valley formula along with our organic Restore the Middle Way formula
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
- Consider our organic Restore the Middle Way formula
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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